Real Canadian Poutine

Chelle_N's Note:

This traditional Canadian dish is DELICIOUS. It is better with cheese curds but you can use regular shredded mozzarella cheese if curds aren't available in your area. For something a little different use spaghetti sauce instead of gravy. Recipe calls for canned gravy but homemade leftover gravy is SO MUCH better. Also, you can use store bought french fries and make them as directed on the package.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 quart vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 (10 1/4 ounce) can beef gravy
• 5 medium potatoes, cut into fries
• 2 cups cheese curds

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep heavy skillet to 365°F (185°C).
2. Warm gravy in saucepan or microwave.
3. Place the fries into the hot oil, and cook until light brown, about 5 minutes.
4. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
5. Place the fries on a serving platter, and sprinkle the cheese over them.
6. Ladle gravy over the fries and cheese, and serve immediately.

Reviews

[pikabiker]

The word "real" should be removed from this recipe. Few specific info are missing to have the "REAL" poutine. For example: It should be the Red potato from Manitoba. Is should be Conola oil. Is should be the cheese curds (salted cheddard) sold and made in Quebec. And the real poutine sauce also sold in Quebec. Few restaurants in other provinces do import the real stuff. But the further you go more rare it gets. This recipe is good but there is a difference between good, very good and excellent. It' all good until you have the "real one". Be ready for a choc when you do. If there is mozzarella in it , I, personnaly, wouldn't call it Poutine. Just a close resemblance of it. Mario (from Quebec living in Alberta).

[Momma21]

This is similar to what I make. I use mozzarella curds, a packet of Brown gravy, fries, and salt. YUMMY. I've never had Quebec's poutine, only Ontario...they use brown or beef gravy instead of the modified chicken Veloute.

[Bluenoser]

Wish i could give this more than 5 stars.