Scratch Made Fries With Chorizo Poutine Food

CHORIZO AND CHEESE LOADED FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Evenly spread the frozen fries on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
• While the fries are baking, brown the chorizo. Cook the chorizo in a large skillet over medium-high heat, using a wooden spoon to break it up, until browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
• Make the crema. Whisk together the sour cream, grated garlic and a few teaspoons of water to create a thick sauce.
• Top the fries with the chorizo, manchego, mozzarella and pimentos. Bake until the fries are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly, 10 to 15 minutes. Drizzle with the crema and top with fresh parsley.

POUTINE (CANADIAN SMOTHERED FRIES)

Steps:

• Cut potatoes into fries and soak for at least 1 hour (or overnight in the fridge). Dry well with paper towels.
• Heat oil in deep fryer or large skillet to 300 degrees. Fry fries in batches (try not to overcrowd) of about 5 minutes each to soften. Remove from oil and drain, increase oil temp to 400 degrees and fry again for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
• Place fries on paper towels to drain excess oil. Season with salt and place on large plate or platter.
• Sprinkle cheese curds evenly over fries and pour hot gravy over the top. Serve immediately.

MEXICAN POUTINE

Steps:

• For the duck: Remove the duck meat from the bones and discard the bones. Add the duck fat to a medium skillet over medium-high heat and cook, stirring, until warm. Add the duck meat and orange zest and fry, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
• For the chorizo: Cook the chorizo in the same skillet until brown and crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
• For the cheese sauce: Bring the heavy cream to a boil in a medium saucepan. Turn off the heat and add both cheeses. Meanwhile, char the poblano under the broiler or on the flame of a gas grill until the skin is blackened all over, about 4 minutes. Cool, then peel, dice and stir into the sauce. Set aside.
• For the pico de gallo: Mix together the tomatoes, jalapeno, onion and cilantro in a medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• For the poutine: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Layer the cheese sauce, chorizo, fries, cheese curds, duck, more cheese sauce, pico de gallo and more fries in a heatproof serving dish. Bake until heated through, about 15 minutes. Garnish with the Cotija and cilantro and serve.

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.

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.