HOW TO PREPARE POUTINE.

Preparing poutine is fairly straightforward! Poutine is a Canadian dish that consists of fries topped with cheese curds and gravy. Here’s a basic recipe to get you started:

Ingredients:

French fries (either homemade or frozen)
Cheese curds (ideally fresh, but you can use other types of cheese if curds aren’t available)
Gravy (beef or chicken gravy works well)

Instructions:

Prepare the French Fries:

If using frozen fries, follow the package instructions to bake or fry them until they are crispy. If making homemade fries, cut potatoes into sticks, soak in water to remove excess starch, pat dry, and then fry or bake until golden and crispy.

Make the Gravy:

You can use store-bought gravy or make your own. To make a simple gravy, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add flour to make a roux, and cook for a minute or two. Gradually whisk in beef or chicken broth until smooth and thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Assemble the Poutine:

Once the fries are cooked and still hot, place them on a serving plate or in a bowl.
Sprinkle cheese curds generously over the hot fries. The curds should slightly melt from the heat of the fries.
Pour hot gravy over the fries and cheese curds, ensuring the gravy covers the entire dish.

Serve Immediately:

Poutine is best served hot, so enjoy it right away while the fries are crispy and the cheese curds are slightly melted.

Tips:

Cheese Curds: If you can’t find cheese curds, you can use another type of cheese that melts well, such as mozzarella or cheddar cheese, although it won’t be exactly traditional.
Gravy: The gravy should be hot when you pour it over the fries and cheese curds to help melt the cheese slightly.
Variations: Poutine is quite versatile. You can add toppings such as pulled pork, bacon, or vegetables to customize it to your taste.

Enjoy your homemade poutine!