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Poutine

Poutine is a dish of fries and cheese curds that are topped with a brown gravy, traditional from the Quebec province in Canada.

Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Resting Time
4 hrs
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 626 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Canadian

Ingredients

For the sauce
  • 1 quart beef broth (or chicken or veal broth)
  • 1 red (or white onion, grated)
  • 3 cloves garlic , grated
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
  • ½ cup tomato coulis
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper , freshly ground
  • 2 teaspoons salt
For the fries
  • 6 large potatoes , peeled
  • vegetable oil , for frying
To serve
  • 20 oz. cheese curds
Equipment
  • Slotted spoon
  • Colander

Instructions

Sauce
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  1. In a saucepan, bring the broth to a boil.
  2. In another nonstick saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat and sauté the onion, stirring regularly, until golden.
  3. Then add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  4. Then add the flour to the mixture of onion, garlic and butter, and stir over medium heat getting a light roux.
  5. Slowly add the very hot broth to the roux while whisking and then add all the rest of the ingredients.
  6. Whisk then reduce the mixture until obtaining a creamy consistency.
  7. Taste and add salt, if necessary.
  8. Turn off the heat, cover the sauce and keep it warm until the fries are done.
Fries
  1. Cut the potatoes into ½ inch (1 cm) thick sticks.
  2. Place the potato sticks in a large bowl and cover them completely with cold water and let them soak for 4 hours.
  3. Drain the potatoes and dry them thoroughly with a cloth, then place them on absorbent paper to remove as much moisture as possible.
  4. Pour a large bath of oil into a deep frying pan, pot or fryer and bring it to a temperature of 300 F (150°C).
  5. Drop the potatoes into the oil and fry them for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the potatoes start to cook but are not golden yet.
  6. Using a large slotted spoon, remove the potatoes from the oil and place in a large colander or on a wire rack.
  7. Increase oil temperature to 365 F (185°C).
  8. Once the oil is at this temperature, drop the potatoes back into the oil and fry them until golden brown.
  9. Drain the fries, place them on absorbent paper and lightly salt them.
To serve
  1. Pour a ladle of hot sauce into the dish and, using tongs, lightly toss the fries into the sauce.
  2. Add more sauce, if needed, to coat the fries.
  3. Add cheese curds and toss with the hot fries and gravy.
  4. Add freshly ground pepper and serve immediately.

Notes

  • To add a special touch, sprinkle the whole thing with crispy bacon.
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