Poutine is a classic Canadian dish that consists of french fries topped with cheese curds and smothered in rich gravy. It's a delicious and satisfying comfort food. Here's a recipe to make poutine fries:
Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 2 cups cheese curds
- 2 cups beef or chicken gravy
- Salt for seasoning
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Potatoes:
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into uniform sticks, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
- Rinse the potato sticks under cold water to remove excess starch.
- Soak the potatoes in a bowl of cold water for about 30 minutes. This helps remove additional starch and makes the fries crispy.
2. Fry the Potatoes:
- Drain the soaked potatoes and pat them dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a large pot to about 325°F (165°C).
- Carefully add the potato sticks to the hot oil in small batches, without overcrowding the pot.
- Fry the potatoes for about 5-7 minutes or until they are light golden brown.
- Remove the fries from the oil using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Repeat the frying process with the remaining potato sticks.
3. Prepare the Gravy:
- While the fries are cooking, heat the gravy in a saucepan over medium heat until it's hot and simmering. You can use store-bought gravy or make your own from a gravy mix or a homemade recipe.
4. Assemble the Poutine:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place a layer of the fried potatoes on an oven-safe serving dish or individual plates.
- Sprinkle a handful of cheese curds over the fries.
- Ladle a generous amount of hot gravy over the cheese curds and fries, ensuring they are well coated but not swimming in the gravy.
- Repeat the layering process with another layer of fries, cheese curds, and gravy.
- Place the poutine in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes or until the cheese curds start to melt.
5. Serve and Enjoy:
- Remove the poutine from the oven and let it cool for a minute or two.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve the poutine while it's still hot and the cheese curds are gooey and melted.
That's it! You have your homemade poutine fries ready to be enjoyed. Feel free to adjust the quantities of cheese curds and gravy to suit your taste preferences.