Ingredients for Poutine
- 6-8 potatoes, peeled
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for frying
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1 small clove of garlic, minced
- 460 ml chicken stock
- 460 ml broth
- 2 tablespoons of ketchup
- 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 cup of cottage cheese
How to Make Poutine
- Cut the potatoes lengthwise into sticks. Let it sit for at least 1 hour in a bowl of cold water to release its starch.
- Drain the potatoes and dry thoroughly.
- Start by making the sauce. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Fry the shallots and garlic. Add the chicken stock, broth, ketchup, vinegar, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce and bring to a boil.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a separate pan and add the flour and fry it until it turns slightly colored and fragrant. Whisk into the sauce mixture and cook for 20 minutes.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to keep it warm.
- Line a double layer of paper towels on a tray. Take the oil in a deep frying pan and wait for it to heat up to 180 degrees. Fry the potatoes in several batches until golden brown. Remove the fried potatoes on a paper towel.
- While the potatoes are still hot, season with salt and desired seasoning.
- Strain the sauce, drizzle the sauce and cheese over the potatoes and serve while hot. Enjoy your meal.
