New Hampshire style Poutine

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 01:01:24 GMT

Step 1

Instructions

Step 2

Prepare The Gravy

Step 3

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium high heat.

Step 4

Add the herbs and cook for 30 seconds until they become aromatic.

Step 5

Add the flour and cook, stirring or whisking regularly, for about 2 minutes.

Step 6

Add the beef broth and chicken broth; bring to a boil, while whisking.

Step 7

In a small bowl dissolve the cornstarch in the water, then stir the cornstarch mixture in the gravy.

Step 8

Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, whisking regularly, or until the sauce thickens.

Step 9

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 10

Prepare The French Fries

Step 11

Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly. unpeeled, but feel free to peel them if referred. Cut the potatoes into 1/3-inch slices and then slice into 1/3-inch sticks. Fill a large bowl with water and ice and soak the potatoes, fully submerged, for about 30 minutes. This will prevent the potatoes from oxidizing and help remove the excess starch.

Step 12

Heat a large Dutch oven or a deep fryer with oil to 325 degrees F.

Step 13

While the oil is heating, remove the potatoes from the water and pat them dry with paper

Step 14

towels to remove any excess water.

Step 15

Add about 2 cups worth of potato sticks to the oil, do not over crowd them.

Step 16

There should be at least a finger of oil above the potatoes.

Step 17

Cook the potatoes for about 5 to 7 minutes or until they start to lightly brown.

Step 18

Transfer them to a rack, shaking off any excess oil.

Step 19

Repeat with

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remaining potatoes.

Step 21

Increase the heat of the oil to 350 F degrees.

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Cook the potatoes a second time, same as before, about 2 cups at a time, for an additional 2 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.

Step 23

Remove them from the oil , shaking off any excess oil, then place them in a bowl.

Step 24

Season lightly with salt and pepper.

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Repeat with the remaining potatoes.

Step 26

If the gravy is no longer hot, make sure to reheat it before pouring over the fries.

Step 27

You can prepare this in individual dishes or in one large platter.

Step 28

Add the fries to your plate, then top with the room temperature cheese curds.

Step 29

Ladle the hot gravy all over the fries and cheese curds, making sure you coat everything.

Step 30

Garnish with more herbs and ground pepper and serve immediately. Enjoy

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