How to cook Poutine

Gather ingredients

● Potatoes: Choose starchy potatoes, such as russet, that will turn crispy when fried.● Vegetable oil: Used for frying the potatoes.● Salt: To season the fries and enhance their flavor.● Cheese curds: Fresh cheese curds are the key ingredient for poutine, providing a creamy and tangy flavor.● Gravy: A rich and savory sauce that is poured over the fries and cheese curds.

Cut the potatoes into thin, long fries

● Wash and peel the potatoes.● Cut them into thin, long fries. Make sure the fries are uniform in size for even cooking.

Preheat oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat

● Fill the saucepan with enough oil to cover the fries.● Heat the oil until it reaches 375°F (190°C), using a thermometer to check the temperature.

Once the oil is hot, add the fries and cook until golden brown

● Add the fries to the hot oil in small batches, avoiding overcrowding.● Cook the fries until they turn golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.● Use a slotted spoon to remove the fries from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Season the fries with salt to taste

● Sprinkle salt over the fries while they are still hot.● Toss the fries to ensure even distribution of the salt.

Arrange the fries on a serving platter

● Place the fries on a large platter or serving dish.● Make sure the fries are spread out evenly on the platter.

Sprinkle cheese curds over the fries

● Spread the cheese curds evenly over the fries.● Make sure the cheese curds are distributed throughout the fries.

Pour hot gravy over the cheese curds and fries

● Pour the hot gravy over the cheese curds and fries.● Ensure that the gravy covers the cheese curds and fries completely.

Serve immediately

● Serve the poutine immediately, while it's still warm and the cheese is melted.● Enjoy your classic Canadian poutine!
Note: For best results, make sure to use fresh cheese curds and hot gravy to ensure that the cheese is melted and the dish is warm.

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