How to pronounce Potjevleesch

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /pɔtʃvlɛʃ/. In plain English letters that is POTCH-vlesh, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Potjevleesch?

Potjevleesch is a main dish of France. Where it comes from: French Flanders (Dunkirk area). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are chicken and pork. It tastes savory and sour.

Where Potjevleesch comes from

Potjevleesch is one of 73 signature dishes of France on this map. See all dishes from Hauts-de-France.

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