Poutine
Fries with cheese curds and gravy
Think of it as: Like chili cheese fries, but Canadian, with gravy instead of chili
Fries, but with everything poured on top.
What does it taste like?
Crispy fries, rich gravy and melting cheese. The king of junk food.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTextureCrispy, squeaky and gooey
What is it?
French fries topped with squeaky cheese curds and hot gravy. Pretty much every fast-food place in Canada has it.Source: Wikipedia
How locals eat it
Eaten piping hot with a fork at fast-food joints and food stands. A classic end to a night out.
Watch it
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Ingredients
- French fries, 2 servings
- Cheese curds (or small torn pieces of mozzarella)
- Gravy mix 1 packet
Can't find it? Use small torn pieces of mozzarella instead of cheese curds.
How to make it (one way)
- Fry the potatoes until crispy
- Make the gravy and keep it piping hot
- Pile the fries on a plate and scatter the cheese over them
- Pour plenty of hot gravy over the top
- Eat right away, once the cheese starts to melt
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