Recipe: Poutine reinvented with pepper sauce

Ingredients

• 4 medium potatoes
• 1 small onion
• 2 bell peppers
• 1 package 227g mushrooms
• 300g cheese curds
• 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil

Pepper sauce

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons of flour
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 1 minced garlic clove
• ½ cup creamy soy formula
• 1 teaspoon chicken broth concentrate
• 1 teaspoon beef stock concentrate
• ¾ cup of water

Steps

1. Cut the potatoes into sticks about 1 cm wide. Place them in a large bowl, cover with water and let sit for 30 minutes. Then drain the potatoes and put them back in the bowl. Mix them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, with salt and pepper. Do not hesitate to add the spices you have on hand: parsley, garlic powder, paprika, pepper flakes, etc. Air fry at 200°C (400°F) stirring frequently for 20 to 30 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown. The fries can also be baked in a 235°C (450°F) oven for 30-40 minutes on a parchment-lined baking sheet, making sure they are well spaced out and tossed frequently.
2. Meanwhile, cut the peppers and onion into strips and the mushrooms into slices. Sauté in a skillet over medium heat with ½ tablespoon of olive oil, until the vegetables are cooked and the peppers are still slightly crispy. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside.
3. In a small pot, heat the olive oil for the sauce over medium heat, then add the flour, black peppercorns and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes, then gradually add the creamy soy mixture using a whisk, until smooth. Add broth concentrates. Then add the water gradually and cook until the sauce thickens slightly. Strain the sauce to remove the peppercorns. Adjust seasoning as needed.
4. Assemble your poutines, starting with the fries, grilled vegetables, cheese, then top with the pepper sauce. Taste.

Nutrition facts

• Calories: 550
• Proteins: 24g
• Carbohydrates: 39g
• Lipids: 33g

Tips

• The creamy soy preparation is very practical since it can be stored at room temperature before being opened, allowing you to make the recipe with what is available at all times at home. It can be replaced by cooking cream.
• Soaking the potatoes helps some of their starch dissolve in the water, and thus causes the fries to be crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.
• If you’re a sauce type, double the sauce recipe so you have enough.
• If you love the spicy side of pepper, you can omit the step of straining the sauce.
• If you are really hungry, do not hesitate to increase the quantity of cheese to 400g as well as the quantity of potatoes.

Par : Joanie Séguin, Dt. P.
Nutristionniste, Clinique de médecine sportive AXiO

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