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Crispy fries covered with rich delicious gravy and melted cheese curds? YES PLEASE! This is Canadian Poutine, and it is out of this world DELISH!
Why Make This Poutine Recipe?
Stop right here if you want to experience a mouthwatering Poutine! You'll want to make this recipe because:
- I will show you how to make crispy fries for your Poutine!
- We'll make a rich gravy that combines both chicken and beef broth that you'll want to SMOTHER your fries with!
- This recipe is straightforward, easy, and DELISH!
- Poutine is one of the 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die!
1,000 FOODS TO EAT BEFORE YOU DIE
I am working my way through the foods that are listed in the book 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die by Mimi Sheraton. This is called my 1,000 Foods to Eat Project. Poutine is listed in the Canadian section and this is food #61 in my project.
In this book, the author Mimi Sheraton lists her choice for the 1,000 Foods of the World that you MUST try. So if you haven't tried Poutine before, please be sure to take the time to enjoy this MUST try food!
What Ingredients Will I Need?
The list of ingredients you will need is pretty short! They include:
- Russet potatoes
- Chicken Broth
- Beef Broth
- White cheese curds
- Butter
- Flour
- Salt
- Pepper
- Vegetable oil (for deep fat frying)
You probably already have most of these items available, and may just be missing some white cheese curds!
So gather these ingredients together, and let's make some Poutine!
Easy Instructions!
It's easy to make this Canadian comfort food!
Soak Your Potatoes!
In order to achieve some nice crispy fries, you will want to soak your cut up Russet potatoes in cold water. Soaking helps to remove the starch so that you can achieve the crispiness you are after. You'll want to soak the fries for at least one hour. You could even soak them overnight if you like!
After soaking, drain and then pat the potato strips dry and try to remove as much moisture as you can. Set these aside and heat up your deep fat fryer to 300F.
White Cheese Curds!
30 minutes before starting to make your Poutine, take the cheese curds out of the fridge and allow them to come to room temperature. This helps them melt a bit easier. 😊
The Gravy!
I like to use a mixture of chicken and beef broth for the gravy. Simply start by making a roux. Melt some butter in a saucepan and then whisk in flour, stirring constantly for around 5 minutes until you achieve a nice light brown roux.
Then add the chicken and beef broths, a little at a time. Bring to the boil and then simmer for a few minutes until you get a nice gravy. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and keep it warm until you are ready to smother your fries with it!
Crispy Fries
Now, let's talk crispy fries!
We have a 2 step frying process: first at 300F and then the second at 350F. The first frying softens the potatoes and prepares them to crisp up when they go back in at 350F!
You'll want to fry for around 5 minutes each time, for a total of around 10 minutes of frying time. Drain on paper towels and then immediately transfer to a plate.
Assemble!
Lay your fries down on your plate. Top with the cheese curds. Then smother with HOT gravy! You want this to be really hot so that the cheese becomes melty!
That's it! Time to DIG IN!
Some Fun Ways To Enjoy Poutine!
There is a restaurant called La Banquise in Montreal, Canada which serves Poutine 31 different ways (at last count!). I took inspiration from their menu to serve my dish with guacamole, sour cream, and tomatoes one evening. Later I tried it with sautéed mushrooms, onions, and green bell peppers. Sorry about the pics here, but both were delicious!
Enjoy it the traditional way, or with toppings of your choice, it's all VERY GOOD!
By the way, check out Canada's McDonald's Poutine which is on their menu!
Do yourself a favor and have some delish Canadian Poutine ASAP!
Some Other Recipes You May Enjoy!
An Easy And Delicious Green Chile Burger Awaits!
Absolutely MUST TRY Nashville HOT Chicken!
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Cheers!
Grace
How To Make Canadian Poutine!
Equipment
- 1 Deep Fat Fryer
- 1 Saucepan
Ingredients
- 2.25 lbs russet potatoes choose large potatoes that are similar in size; cut into ¼"-½" fries (no need to peel)
- 1 qt vegetable oil for deep fat frying
- ½ lb white cheese curds can use another color if white is not available!
Gravy
- 1 cup beef broth use unsalted or low salt if you can
- 1 cup chicken broth use unsalted or low salt if you can
- 4 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup flour
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- cornstarch only needed if you feel you need to thicken the gravy; use according to package directions
Instructions
Soak The Potatoes
- Begin by soaking your cut up Russet potatoes in cold water. You'll want to soak the fries for at least one hour. You could even soak them overnight if you like! After soaking, drain and then pat the potato strips dry and try to remove as much moisture as you can. Set these aside and heat up your deep fat fryer to 300F.
Cheese Curds
- 30 minutes before starting to make your Poutine, take the cheese curds out of the fridge and allow them to come to room temperature. This helps them melt a bit easier. 😊
Rich Delicious Gravy
- Start by making a roux. Melt some butter in a saucepan and then whisk in flour, stirring constantly for around 5 minutes until you achieve a nice light brown roux.
- Then add the chicken and beef broths, a little at a time. Bring to the boil and then simmer for a few minutes until you get a nice gravy. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and keep it warm until you are ready to smother your fries with it! (If you feel you need to thicken the gravy add a little cornstarch according to package directions.)
Crispy Fries!
- Fry the dried strips of potatoes at 300F for around 5 minutes. Try not to overcrowd and fry in batches if necessary. Drain on paper towels and then increase the heat to 350F.
- Fry the fries at 350F for another 5 minutes, or until they are a nice golden brown. Drain on paper towels and then immediately transfer to a plate
Assemble Your Poutine!
- Lay your fries down on your plate. Top with the cheese curds. Then smother with HOT gravy! You want this to be really hot so that the cheese becomes melty! Enjoy!
