authentic canadian poutine

Name: Authentic Canadian Poutine
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: ## POUTINE GRAVY:; 2 tablespoon(s) cornstarch (30 ml); 2 tablespoon(s) water (30 ml); 6 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter (90 ml); 1/4 cup(s) unbleached all purpose flour (60 ml); 2 clove(s) garlic, finely chopped; 20 ounce(s) beef broth (568 ml); 10 ounce(s) chicken broth (284 ml); - pepper, to taste; ## FOR DEEP FRIED FRIES:; 2 pound(s) russet potatoes (3-4 medium potatoes); - peanut oil or other frying oil; ## TOPPINGS:; 1 1/2 cup(s) white cheddar cheese curds (see note below)

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Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Grapeview, WA

Updated on Jun 17, 2015

I've always heard about these but never tried them yet. They sound like the ultimate comfort food. From seasonsandsuppers.ca.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

POUTINE GRAVY:
2 tablespoons cornstarch (30 ml)
2 tablespoons water (30 ml)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter (90 ml)
1/4 cup unbleached all purpose flour (60 ml)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
20 ounces beef broth (568 ml)
10 ounces chicken broth (284 ml)
- pepper, to taste
FOR DEEP FRIED FRIES:
2 pounds russet potatoes (3-4 medium potatoes)
- peanut oil or other frying oil
TOPPINGS:
1 1/2 cups white cheddar cheese curds (see note below)

How To Make authentic canadian poutine

Step 1

Prepare the gravy: In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the water and set aside.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook, stirring regularly, for about 5 minutes, until the mixture turns golden brown.
Step 3

Add the garlic and cook for a further 30 seconds.
Step 4

Add the beef and chicken broth and bring to a boil, stirring with a whisk.
Step 5

Stir in the cornstarch and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
Step 6

Season with pepper. Taste and add additional salt, if necessary, to taste.
Step 7

Make ahead and re-warm or keep warm until your fries are ready.
Step 8

For Deep-Fried Fries: Prepare your potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch thick sticks.
Step 9

Place into a large bowl and cover completely with cold water. Allow to stand at least one hour or several hours.
Step 10

When ready to cook, heat your oil in your deep fryer or large, wide, heavy cooking pot to 300F.
Step 11

Remove the potatoes from the water and place onto a sheet of paper towel. Blot to remove as much excess moisture as possible.
Step 12

Add your fries to the 300F oil and cook for 5-8 minutes, just until potatoes are starting to cook but are not yet browned.
Step 13

Remove potatoes from oil and scatter on a wire rack.
Step 14

Increase oil temperature to 375F.
Step 15

Once oil is heated to that temperature, return the potatoes to the fryer and cook until potatoes are golden brown.
Step 16

Remove to a paper towel-lined bowl.
Step 17

To Prepare Poutine: Add your fried or baked fries to a large, clean bowl.
Step 18

Season lightly with salt while still warm.
Step 19

Add a ladle of hot poutine gravy to the bowl and using tongs, toss the fries in the gravy. Add more gravy, as needed to mostly coat the fries.
Step 20

Add the cheese curds and toss with the hot fries and gravy.
Step 21

Serve with freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately.
Step 22

Note: Torn chunks of mozzarella cheese would be the closest substitution for white cheddar cheese curds. Other cheddar doesn't impart the same flavor. Don't use grated cheese because you want the chunks of cheese in your gravy.
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