Authentic Fricot Recipe Quebec, Canada

Traditionally, this Acadian stew consists of meat, fish, or seafood that has been cooked together with potatoes and onions, and seasoned only with salt, pepper, and salted herbs or summer savory. It can also include dumplings, and it can also be made meatless. More recent recipes, add carrots and celery and use stock instead of water. The best-known version is made with chicken and dumplings. Still, each regional version of fricot is specific and varies in the type of meat used and how it is prepared — sautéed, simmered, boiled whole, or cooked separately from the vegetables. Fricot is typically served as a main dish with bread but can also serve as an appetizer if divided into smaller portions.