Poutine Recipe for 4 People
Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes, cut into fries
- 2 cups cheese curds, fresh if available
- 2 cups beef gravy (homemade or store-bought)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Salt, to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Fries:
- Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into fries of your desired thickness.
- Rinse the fries in cold water to remove excess starch, then pat them dry with paper towels.
- Fry the Potatoes:
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully add the potato fries in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
- Remove the fries from the oil and drain them on paper towels. Season with salt while still hot.
- Heat the Gravy:
- In a separate saucepan, heat the beef gravy over medium heat until hot. Keep warm until ready to use.
- Assemble the Poutine:
- Place a portion of the hot fries on individual serving plates or in bowls.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of cheese curds over the fries.
- Pour the hot beef gravy over the fries and cheese curds, allowing the cheese to melt slightly.
- Serve:
- Serve the poutine immediately while hot, allowing the cheese curds to melt further into the fries and gravy.
Optional:
- Customize your poutine by adding toppings such as cooked bacon, pulled pork, sautéed mushrooms, or caramelized onions.
- For a traditional Quebecois touch, use fresh cheese curds instead of other types of cheese.
Enjoy the comforting indulgence of Canadian Poutine with this recipe for 4 people!