Pâté aux pommes de terre facts for kids
A slice of pâté aux pommes de terre
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| Type | Pie |
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| Course | Side dish or main course |
| Place of origin | France |
| Region or state | Allier and Limousin |
| Main ingredients | Potatoes, crème fraîche, puff pastry |
The pâté aux pommes de terre (say: pah-tay oh pom duh tair) is a special kind of pie from Central France. It comes from the Limousin and Allier regions. This tasty dish can be served as a side dish with other foods or as the main meal itself. Today, people often eat it with a fresh green salad.
The main ingredients for this pie are thin slices of potato and creamy crème fraîche. These are used to fill a crust made of puff pastry. The pie is then baked in an oven until its top turns a beautiful golden-brown color.
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What is Pâté aux Pommes de Terre?
This French potato pie is a popular food in the Limousin and Allier areas of France. It is a savory pie, meaning it is not sweet. It is known for its simple but delicious ingredients. The name means "potato pie" in French.
How It's Made
There are many different ways to make pâté aux pommes de terre. Each family might have its own special recipe! The seasonings used can change from one place to another. For example, in the Allier region, people often add parsley and onion. But in Limousin, Haute-Vienne, and Creuse, it is common to use garlic and sometimes even meat.
A Look Back in Time
Before the 1800s, potatoes were not widely used in France. So, this dish was made differently back then. Instead of potatoes, people used leftover bread dough. They would bake it with simple ingredients like chopped garlic, flat-leaved parsley, and fatty bacon. It shows how food recipes can change over time as new ingredients become popular.
Other Names for the Dish
Sometimes, this dish is called Gâteau de pommes de terre. This means "potato cake." In the Occitan language, which is spoken in some parts of Southern France, this dish has other names. It can be called pastis de treflas or pastis de pompiras. Both of these names are ways to say "potato" in the Limousin Occitan language.
