MUSHROOM POUTINE, VEGETARIAN
Mushroom Poutine is a vegetarian version of the classic poutine dish. The mushroom gravy does not contain any beef or chicken stock. Fries are served with mushroom gravy and cheese curd.
Ingredients
FOR THE MUSHROOM GRAVY
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced or chopped
- ½ cup onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter salted
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth or stock
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper powder coarsely ground
- 1 -1½ tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp soy sauce dark
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1-2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
FOR THE MUSHROOM POUTINE
- 2-3 cups potato fries | French Fries cooked
- 1 cup cheese curd
Instructions
PREPARATION OF FRIES
- I have used frozen fries which I baked according to the instructions on the packet.
- You can choose to use potatoes and make the fries at home, either deep fried or baked.
PREPARATION OF THE MUSHROOM GRAVY
- While the fries are baking I make the gravy.
- Heat oil and butter in a wide pan over medium heat.
- When the butter melts add the chopped onion. Stir fry till it becomes soft and light brown in colour.
- Add the garlic and stir fry for 30 seconds or so.
- Add the sliced or chopped mushrooms. Stir fry them till they become a bit soft.
- Add the soy sauce, vinegar and mix well.
- Take about 2 tbsp of the stock and broth. Add in the cornstarch. Mix well to make a slurry.
- Add the stock, salt, pepper and parsley. Allow the stock to become hot.
- As soon as it begins to simmer, add the slurry, mixing the gravy continuously.
- Keep stirring the gravy till it begins to thicken.
- Lower the heat and allow it to simmer for 5 minutes.
PREPARATION OF POUTINE
- Switch the broiler or grill on to a medium or high setting.
- Transfer the baked or deep fried fries to an oven proof container.
- Scatter the cheese curd over the fries.
- Pour the gravy over the fries and cheese.
- Put the poutine under the broiler or grill for a minute or so. This will allow the cheese curd to melt a bit. Make sure you don't burn the dish. So keep an eye on it as the cheese will melt pretty fast.
- Sprinkle a bit of chopped parsley and serve poutine immediately as it is best enjoyed when hot.