Back to RecipesCanadian Poutine
Quebec's greatest contribution to world cuisine — crispy fries smothered in rich beef gravy and fresh cheese curds that squeak as you eat them. Simple, indulgent, and deeply satisfying.
Total Time
50 min
Servings
4
Cuisine
Canadian
Rating
4.5 (267)
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
50 min
Ingredients
- 1kg russet potatoes, cut into thick fries
- 300g fresh cheese curds (or mozzarella)
- For gravy: 4 tbsp butter, 3 tbsp flour, 500ml beef stock, 200ml chicken stock, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
Soak fries in cold water 30 minutes. Dry completely.
- 2
Make gravy: melt butter, whisk in flour, cook 2 minutes. Gradually add stocks. Simmer until thick. Season with Worcestershire.
- 3
Double-fry method: fry at 150°C for 5 minutes. Drain. Increase to 190°C and fry until golden and crispy.
- 4
Season fries immediately with salt.
- 5
Pile fries in a bowl. Top with cheese curds while fries are hot.
- 6
Pour hot gravy over everything. Serve immediately.
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