Poutine

Ingredients

• vegetable oil, for deep frying; enough to deep-fry
• 5potatoes, large; cut into thin fries
• 1 cancanned beef gravy, warmed before serving
• 2 cupcheese curds, fresh; must be fresh cheese curds for authentic poutine

Method

1. 1

   Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep heavy skillet to 365F / 185C.

2. 2

   Warm the beef gravy in a saucepan or microwave.

3. 3

   Fry the potato strips until light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

4. 4

   Arrange the fries on a serving platter, scatter the cheese curds over them, then ladle over the hot gravy. Serve immediately.