Traditional Canadian Poutine
Poutine can be easy to make at home - all you need is access to good, hot fries and fresh cheese curds. The gravy is easy to make yourself.
Servings: 4
Calories: 583kcal
Ingredients
Gravy
- 2 teaspoons beef broth concentrate or bouillon cubes
- 1 cup water
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Poutine Assembly
- 1 pound (454 grams) cooked French fries
- 8 ounces (225 grams) fresh cheese curds at room temperature
Instructions
Gravy
- Add 2 teaspoons beef broth concentrate or bouillon cubes and 1 cup water to a glass measuring cup or microwave-safe container. Microwave until water is very hot, 1-2 minutes. Stir to dissolve.
- Melt 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder powder and cook for 1-2 minutes. Very slowly whisk in the beef broth, adding it in small amounts at a time and whisking each addition in completely before adding more to prevent lumps. When all the broth has been added, bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer for 2-3 minutes. Cover until ready to use.
Poutine Assembly
- Place 1 pound (454 grams) cooked French fries in a shallow bowl or large plate. Spread 8 ounces (225 grams) fresh cheese curds over the fries. Pour gravy over top the fries and curds. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 583kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 933mg | Potassium: 497mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 420mg | Iron: 2mg
