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The national dish of Canada - Poutine

Recipe: The national dish of Canada – Poutine

1.50 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Main Course, Main Dish, Side Dish
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Gravy

  • 50 g butter
  • 4 tbsp flour
  • ½ cube beef stock
  • ½ cube chicken stock
  • 500 ml water
  • pepper
  • garlic optional
  • shallots optional
  • vinegar optional

French fries

  • 900 g potatoes cut for French fries (or use frozen French fries)
  • oil to fry the potatoes in (not needed if you go for the frozen fries and make them in the oven)

Cheese curd

  • 250 g mozzarella cut in cubes (cheese curd is the real thing but could be difficult to get hold of)

Instructions
 

  • Dissolve the stock in boiling hot water
  • Heat a pan on medium while melting the butter. Add the flour and whisk until the the mixture turns golden brown (around 5 min)
  • Pour the broth and freshly ground pepper into the flour mixture, whisking constantly, until smooth and well blended. Allow to cook several minutes until reduced and thickened. Keep warm or heat up once the fries are ready.
  • You can cut the potatoes during the time the gravy boils (or even better is to do it before and keep the fries in a bowl of cold water in the fridge for an hour to make them extra crisp)
  • Heat oil in a deep pan or skillet to 185°C (365°F)
  • Place the fries into hot oil and cook them for about 4-6 minutes until golden brown
  • Place fries into a paper towel lined plate
  • For a healthier version instead of frying, preheat oven at 230°C (445°F), place them in a greased baking sheet and bake for about 30-40 minutes until golden brown
  • Place the fries into a serving plate, top with cheese and pour gravy over it
  • Serve immediately!
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