Recipe The National Dish Of Canada Poutine Food

RECIPE: THE NATIONAL DISH OF CANADA - POUTINE

Steps:

• 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!

AUTHENTIC CANADIAN POUTINE

Steps:

• Prepare the gravy: In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the water and set aside.
• In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Add the flour and cook, stirring regularly, for about 5 minutes, until the mixture turns golden brown.
• Add the beef and chicken broth and bring to a boil, stirring with a whisk. Stir in about HALF the cornstarch mixture and simmer for a minute or so. If you'd like your gravy thicker, add a more of the cornstarch mixture, in small increments, as needed, to thicken. Season with pepper. Taste and add additional salt, if necessary, to taste. Make ahead and re-warm or keep warm until your fries are ready.
• For Deep-Fried Fries: Prepare your potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch thick sticks. Place into a large bowl and cover completely with cold water. Allow to stand at least one hour or several hours. When ready to cook, heat your oil in your deep fryer or large, wide, heavy cooking pot to 300° F.
• Remove the potatoes from the water and place onto a sheet of paper towel. Blot to remove as much excess moisture as possible.
• Add your fries to the 300°F oil and cook for 5-8 minutes, just until potatoes are starting to cook but are not yet browned. Remove potatoes from oil and scatter on a wire rack. Increase oil temperature to 375°F Once oil is heated to that temperature, return the potatoes to the fryer and cook until potatoes are golden brown. Remove to a paper towel-lined bowl.
• To Prepare Poutine: Add your fried or baked fries to a large, clean bowl. Season lightly with salt while still warm. 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.
• Add the cheese curds and toss with the hot fries and gravy. Serve with freshly ground pepper. Serve immediately.

POUTINE

Steps:

• Prepare french-fried potatoes according to package directions., Meanwhile, prepare gravy mix according to package directions. Stir in pepper. Place fries on a serving plate; top with cheese curds and gravy.

REAL POUTINE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep heavy skillet to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). While the oil is heating, you can begin to warm your gravy.
• Place the fries into the hot oil, and cook until light brown, about 5 minutes. Make the fries in batches if necessary to allow them room to move a little in the oil. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
• Place the fries on a serving platter, and sprinkle the cheese over them. Ladle gravy over the fries and cheese, and serve immediately.