Acadian Rappie Pie - How to make this traditional potato dish from scratch

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats, while margarine is often cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces sodium and calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

Cut up the onion and add it to the chicken stock in a pot.

Peel 2.5 to 3 pounds of potatoes and keep them in water to prevent oxidation.

Juice the potatoes to separate the liquid from the pulp, collecting 1.5 liters of liquid.

Add the 1.5 liters of chicken stock to the pot with the onion and bring to a boil for 15-25 minutes.

Render 1/4 pound of salt pork in a pan until fat is released.

Blend the potato pulp with the chicken stock mixture gradually, mixing until smooth.

Add the rendered pork fat to a pot, leaving one piece of salt pork at the bottom for tradition.

Layer the bottom with half an inch of potato mixture, then add a layer of shredded chicken thighs, seasoning with salt and pepper.

Cover with the remaining potato mixture, smoothing it out and creating grooves on top for crispiness.

Bake in the oven at 350°F for 2 to 3.5 hours until the top is crispy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens