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French-Canadian Poutine dish is made of French fries, cheese curds and light brown gravy! Enjoy this flavorful dish as an appetizer or main meal!
Canadian Appetizer – Poutine
Guys! I ate poutine for the first time when we were in Vancouver and it was oh so tasty!
I suppose there is no better place to have your first bite of a popular Canadian dish than from wherethe mealoriginated from! Yes?!
Actually, this dishwas first createdin the provence of Quebec (thank you Wikipedia), but as soon as we crossed the border from Washington State to Vancouver, Canada there was a swap inappetizeroptions at the restaurants.
Yep, the choices went from nachos to poutine!
On any other occasionI would pass this dish up, but heck we were on vacation and you gotta indulge in regional foods!
I also wanted a close up look at the ingredients to see if it was as simple as it looks. It is. Super easy, especially if you use pre-made French fries like I did!
This meal is one of the reasons thatyou’ve seen lots of healthy dishes on The Foodie Affair’s blog since I’ve returned. These fries were worth every bite!
Poutine Recipe
Now I know there are a lot of variations and opinions of what type of stock to use for the gravy.
You can use turkey, veal, chicken, beef or a mix if you would like. I used vegetable broth, which I am certain is NOTthe authentic Canadian version, but it sure does taste good!
The restaurant we ate these fries from was called The Black Frog Eatery.
The pub was a quaintsmall pub- likerestaurant with a stocked bar and selection oflocal Canadian beer, which of course we tried.
This is a fun dish to share with a crowd! If you like Chile Cheese Friesor these Best Chili Cheese Fries then you’ll defilingly enjoy this dish, but make sure you have extra napkins on hand. You’ll need them!
Ingredients To Gather
- 3 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 cup onion, diced finely
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth (Better Than Bouillon), divided
- 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- 6-8 ounce cheese curds
- 1 15 ounce bag Organic Yukon Select Fries (Alexia)
Utensils
- Small saucepan
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Knife
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Baking sheet
Easy Poutine Recipe With Gravy Fries
Poutine is a simple and delicious gravy sauce poured over French fries and cheese curds. This makes a hearty appetizer or side dish for lunch or dinner.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: appetizer, gravy sauce, side dish
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 1213kcal
Author: Sandra Shaffer
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 cup onion diced finely
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth Better Than Bouillon, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
- 6-8 ounce cheese curds
- 1 15 ounce bag Organic Yukon Select Fries Alexia
Instructions
In a small bowl whisk flour and 1/2 cup of broth together until smooth; set aside.
Place French fries in the oven according to the packaged instructions.
In a medium sauce pan melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and saute until onion is soft and fragrant. Stir in garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the remaining broth, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce and simmer (8-10 minutes).
Add the reserved flour and broth mix whisking until smooth. Continue to whisk as the gravy thickens (1-2 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
To assemble poutine remove cooked fries from the oven and add cheese curds. Put baking sheet back in the oven and bake for 5 minutes to sightly melt cheese. Transfer to serving platter and top with gravy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 1213kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 92g | Saturated Fat: 48g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 34g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 240mg | Sodium: 1905mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g
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