Do-it-yourself Poutine

I can guarantee you that poutine is likely one of the most scrumptious consolation meals ever!

A plate of scorching french fries is topped with cheese curds and scorching brown gravy. The gravy melts the cheese for the last word goodness.

Poutine originated in Quebec within the Nineteen Fifties, though, like many dishes, the true origin is debated.

A plate of poutine with ketchup next to it

Taste: The important thing to a fantastic poutine recipe is having a wealthy brown gravy!
Prep word: The gravy might be made 48 hours forward and reheated for serving.
Time-Saving Tip: Poutine might be made with homemade French fries which have been baked, deep-fried, or air-fried, however to avoid wasting time, frozen fries can be utilized!

Ingredient Suggestions for Poutine

French Fries: Use oven fries, deep fry your individual french fries, or make air fryer french fries (and even use frozen for those who’re in a rush). If making do-it-yourself fries, select starchy potatoes like russets in order that they’re crispy on the surface and fluffy inside.
Poutine Gravy: The ‘sauce’ on poutine is a wealthy brown gravy. It needs to be scorching so it may soften the cheese. Beef gravy if my desire however any leftover gravy can be utilized.
Cheese Curds: Whereas many individuals assume cheese curds are mozzarella, they’re really cheddar cheese and have a light salty taste. Cheese curds won’t soften totally in Poutine; as a substitute, they add a chewy texture to the dish…and good cheese curds squeak as you eat!

Retailer-bought cheese curds are bought in baggage and are sometimes discovered within the deli space and never all the time within the dairy case. When you don’t see them, ask on the retailer the place they’re as a result of most shops do carry them.

Variations

Relying on the place you might be in Canada (or the US), poutine can come in several types however all the time with the identical three substances: fries, gravy/sauce, and cheese curds.

Fries: Waffle fries, wedge fries, string fries, tater tots, or candy potato fries are typically used, however good ol’ french fries are conventional.
Toppings: For a heartier Poutine, a topping of pulled pork, chopped bacon, floor sausage, or seasoned taco meat is an possibility.
Cheese: Squeaky cheese curds are used for poutine however might be laborious to seek out, relying on the place you reside. When you can’t get cheese curds, you’ll be able to substitute with cubes of very gentle cheddar or mozzarella (though it’s technically not poutine if not made with cheese curds).

How one can Make Poutine

Reduce potatoes into equally sized items & soak in chilly water to take away extra starch.
Season with oil, salt & pepper, & bake or air fry in batches (full recipe beneath).
Cook dinner onion in a skillet till tender. Add seasonings.
Add beef broth & water, whisking till clean. Simmer till thickened.

To Assemble and Serve

Assemble poutine by inserting scorching fries on a plate and even in a paper boat or bowl and prime with cheese curds. Pour scorching gravy excessive and serve instantly. Whereas it’s very controversial, I really like including ketchup after I serve them.

Holly’s Suggestions

Cheese curds are greatest served at room temperature, so set them out whereas the remainder of the dish is ready.
Make sure the fries and the gravy are scorching so the cheese curds soften a bit.
Have plenty of napkins readily available!

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Crispy fries are topped with cheese curds and smothered in a flavorful gravy to create this Canadian basic!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook dinner Time 45 minutes

Soak Time 30 minutes

Whole Time 1 hour 30 minutes

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To Make the French Fries

Preheat oven to 375°F and line a big baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash and minimize potatoes into ¼” fries. Soak fries in chilly water for no less than half-hour, then dry totally utilizing paper towels or a clear kitchen towel.
In a big bowl, toss fries with olive oil and seasoned salt. Unfold on the ready baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake for 20 minutes. Enhance the oven temperature to 425°F, stir the french fries, and proceed baking till golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes.

To Make the Gravy

Whereas the fries bake, warmth one teaspoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium warmth. Cook dinner diced onion till tender.
Add minced garlic, thyme, and pepper to the saucepan. Cook dinner the combination for two minutes. Whisk within the butter till melted. Stir in flour, cooking the roux for 4 to five minutes or till browned.
Steadily add the condensed beef broth and 1 cup of water to the saucepan, whisking till clean after every addition.
Convey the combination to a boil, then scale back to a simmer for two minutes. Pressure the gravy by way of a mesh strainer right into a pot.

Take away cheese curds from the fridge to return to room temperature. This helps it soften when the new gravy is poured excessive.
Make sure the fries and the gravy are scorching so the cheese curds get melty.
Use condensed beef broth (or hen broth or hen inventory if desired) for full taste.
Quick Reduce Suggestions

Fries might be cooked within the air fryer or deep fryer.
Do-it-yourself fries might be changed with frozen fries.
Leftover gravy or packaged gravy can be utilized rather than do-it-yourself brown gravy.

Diet data offered is an estimate and can differ primarily based on cooking strategies and types of substances used.

Course Appetizer, Occasion Meals, Aspect Dish, Snack

Delicacies Canadian

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