Poutine Fries And Gravy Recipes

POUTINE (FRENCH FRIES WITH GRAVY AND CHEESE)

Steps:

• Peel potatoes, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick sticks and submerge in a bowl of ice and cold water. Rinse potatoes in several changes of cold water until water is clear. Drain in a colander, then spread potatoes in 1 layer on several layers of paper towels and pat very dry.
• Heat about 8 cups vegetable oil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 375°F.
• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 200°F.
• Cook shallot with thyme in butter in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until shallot is softened and golden, about 2 minutes. Add wine and boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes, then discard thyme sprigs. While wine reduces, stir together water and cornstarch until cornstarch is dissolved. Stir 1 cup beef or veal demi-glace into wine and bring to a boil. Whisk in cornstarch mixture and return to a boil, then boil until sauce is slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in black pepper, salt, and unsalted butter until butter is melted.
• Once oil is ready, increase heat to moderate and fry potatoes in 4 batches, stirring occasionally, until deep golden, 5 to 6 minutes per batch, returning oil to 375°F between batches. Transfer fries with a slotted spoon to a baking sheet lined with several layers of dry paper towels and sprinkle lightly with salt. Keep fries warm in oven while frying remaining batches.
• Put 4 ovenproof plates in oven, divide fries among plates, and sprinkle with cheese. Heat until cheese is just warmed through, about 2 minutes.
• Stir chives into sauce and drizzle over fries. Serve immediately.

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:

• Bake French fries according to package directions.
• While fries bake, prepare the gravy. Melt butter in medium sauce pan over medium heat. .
• Add flour and whisk to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes until light brown.
• While whisking, slowly add beef stock & worchestershire. Whisk until smooth.
• Bring gravy to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally. The gravy should thickened and coat the back of a spoon.
• Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
• Add cooked fries to a dish. Top with cheese curds and gravy.
• Serve immediately.

TURKEY GRAVY POUTINE WITH AIR FRYER FRIES

Steps:

• Soak fries for 30 minutes in water to cover. Drain and pat dry with paper towels. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat.
• Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Arrange fries in a double layer in the fryer basket. Cook, tossing every 5 minutes, until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and salt. Top with cheese curds and hot gravy. Garnish with parsley and black pepper.