Poutine Recipe

cheese curds

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still providing a cheesy flavor.

beef stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken stock

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

French fries

🥗Healthier: baked sweet potato fries

💰Cheaper: homemade fries from potatoes

Baked sweet potato fries are healthier and add a unique flavor.

gravy

🥗Healthier: mushroom gravy

💰Cheaper: instant gravy mix

Mushroom gravy offers a rich flavor with fewer calories.

Peel 4 russet potatoes and slice them into 4 or 5 pieces.

Wash the sliced potatoes in water until the water is clear.

Melt 50 g of unsalted butter in a saucepan until golden brown.

Add 30 g of flour to the butter and cook until it is a bit biscuity in color, about 1-2 minutes.

Gradually add 500 ml of beef stock to the roux, whisking until combined.

Season the gravy with salt and black pepper, 1 tablespoon of onion granules, 1 tablespoon of garlic granules, a pinch of paprika, and 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar.

Simmer the gravy for about 5-6 minutes until thickened.

In a separate pot, bring salted water to a boil and add the potatoes, par boiling for about 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, turn off the heat and let the potatoes sit for another 5 minutes before draining.

Place the drained potatoes on a rack to dry, optionally refrigerating them for 20 minutes or overnight.

Heat neutral oil in a pot to 375°F and fry the potatoes in batches until golden brown.

Season the fries and place a few in a serving plate, followed by some cheese curds and a little gravy.

Add more fries on top, then finish with more cheese curds and pour gravy over the top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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