Poutine Recipe
Fresh cut fries, hot beef gravy, cheese curds, chives pork dumplings, chili ponzu, fresh mango salsa
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Ingredients
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Fries
Beef Gravy
Cheese Curds
Chives Pork Dumplings
Chili Ponzu Sauce
Fresh Mango Salsa
Method
Fries
- 1
Prepare the potatoes
Peel the potatoes (optional) and cut them into 1/4-inch thick sticks. Soak in cold water for at least 30 minutes, then drain and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- 2
Fry the potatoes
Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large heavy-bottomed pot to 325°F (165°C). Fry the potatoes in batches for 3–4 minutes until soft but not browned. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 3
Second fry for crispiness
Increase oil temperature to 375°F (190°C). Fry the potatoes again in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain and season with salt.
Beef Gravy
- 4
- 5
Add the liquids
Gradually whisk in the beef broth, then add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened. Keep warm.
Cheese Curds
- 6
Keep cheese curds refrigerated until ready to assemble. Bring to room temperature before serving to ensure they soften slightly in the heat of the gravy.
Chives Pork Dumplings
- 7
- 8
Fill the dumplings
Place 1–2 tsp of filling in the center of each dumpling wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, fold over, and pleat to seal.
- 9
Pan-fry the dumplings
Heat 2 tbs of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add dumplings and fry for 2 minutes until bottoms are golden. Add 1/4 cup water, cover, and steam for 5–6 minutes until cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
Chili Ponzu Sauce
- 10
In a small bowl, whisk together ponzu sauce, chili garlic sauce, and lime juice. Set aside for serving with dumplings or drizzling.
Fresh Mango Salsa
- 11
In a bowl, combine diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
Assembly
- 12
Assemble the poutine
On a serving plate, layer fresh hot fries. Sprinkle cheese curds evenly on top. Ladle hot beef gravy over to melt the curds slightly.
- 13
Add dumplings and toppings
Top with warm chives pork dumplings. Drizzle with chili ponzu sauce and spoon fresh mango salsa over the top. Serve immediately.





