Newfoundland is an island in the Atlantic Ocean that has a long history of producing some of the most delicious and unique dishes in Canada. Newfoundland is known for its fresh seafood, hearty comfort food, and savory home-cooked meals.
With a climate similar to Scandinavia, Newfoundland has a strong fishing industry and access to many varieties of seafood. Some of the most popular items from Newfoundland’s cuisine are fish and chips, cod tongues and cheeks, toutons (deep-fried dough balls), seal flipper pie, partridgeberry jam, and moose or caribou burgers.
Fish and chips is undoubtedly the most iconic dish from Newfoundland. Cod is the most popular fish used for this dish and it is served with chips (fries) that are lightly battered and deep-fried.
The combination of crispy battered cod and fries is an unbeatable combination that can be found in restaurants all over the province. Cod tongues and cheeks are also very popular in Newfoundland as they are fried or cooked with butter or cream sauces.
Toutons are another favourite item from Newfoundland’s culinary repertoire. These deep-fried dough balls resemble donuts but with a more savoury flavour.
They are usually served with molasses or maple syrup as a condiment. Seal flipper pie is another traditional dish from Newfoundland which consists of seal flippers cooked in a thick gravy with potatoes, carrots, onions, turnips, parsnips and other herbs.
Newfoundland also produces some delicious jams such as partridgeberry jam which is made from wild Partridgeberries that grow abundantly on the island. And for those looking for something different than seafood or comfort food dishes can try moose or caribou burgers which are becoming increasingly popular in restaurants throughout the province.
Conclusion
Newfoundland is famous for its unique foods such as fish and chips, cod tongues and cheeks, toutons, seal flipper pie, partridgeberry jam, moose burgers, caribou burgers etc., which have become iconic dishes all over Canada. With its abundant supply of seafood combined with hearty comfort food recipes passed down through generations of Newfoundlanders these traditional foods makes a visit to Newfoundland unforgettable!