May 12, 2020
What’s better than a delicious serving of hot chips? Well, try hot chips with a generous dribbling of warm gravy and gooey cheese curds. To give your taste buds a tour of Canadian cuisine, try this popular recipe of authentic poutine.
Ingredients
- 8 cups unpeeled yellow-fleshed potatoes cut into sticks or quarters
- 1/4 cup melted butter or frying oil
- 450g cheddar cheese curds
- 1tbsp butter
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4–1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp HP Sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Freshly ground pepper
- Salt
Recipe
- Preheat the oven to 220°C or heat oil in a fryer.
- Toss potatoes with melted butter and spread onto a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 25–30 minutes or until tender and golden, turning potatoes over a few times during baking; or fry potatoes in oil until tender and golden. Drain on absorbent paper.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet, melt butter and brown onions on medium heat. Add vinegar and brown sugar. Bring to a boil and let boil for 3–4 minutes.
- Pour beef broth into the skillet and return to a boil. Mix remaining sauce ingredients and add to the skillet, stirring with a whisk.
- Let simmer until thickened.
- Divide potatoes into 4 bowls, garnish with cheese, top with sauce and enjoy.
Source: Dairy Farmers of Canada
