Poutine With Oka Cheese And Fresh Chervil Recipes

Steps:

• Follow manufacturer's instructions to preheat oil in a deep fryer to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
• Cut the well scrubbed potatoes into 1/4 inch wide sticks. Place the French fries into a large bowl and cover completely with cool water. Soaking the potatoes removes the excess starch from the potatoes which will result in a crisper French fry.
• Grate the Oka cheese using a cheese grater and set aside.
• Drain the water from the potatoes using a colander. Pat the potatoes completely dry using paper towel.
• Pour the gravy into a small sauce pan and place it over medium-low heat to gently heat the gravy until warm.
• Place the dried potatoes into the preheated oil. Cook the potatoes until the potatoes are tender and have little or no colour, approximately 6-8 minutes. Remove from fryer, shake excess oil from fries and place on to a paper towelled lined plate. Depending on the size of your deep fryer you may have to repeat this process 2-3 times. Ensure that the oil returns to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) before each batch is pre-cooked.
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• ncrease the temperature on the deep fryer to 395°F Allow the oil to preheat.
• Place the blanched fries carefully into the hot oil. Again be sure not to over crowd your fryer. Allow the chips to cook for 5 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove from fryer shake off excess oil and place on to a clean paper towelled lined plate.
• Immediately sprinkle with the course salt. Repeat this process until all French fries are cooked.
• Divide the chips onto 6 plates and top with the cheese equally. Pour the gravy over the cheese and French fries and sprinkle with the fresh Chervil. Serve hot.

Steps:

• Bake French fries according to package directions.
• While fries bake, prepare the gravy. Melt butter in medium sauce pan over medium heat. .
• Add flour and whisk to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes until light brown.
• While whisking, slowly add beef stock & worchestershire. Whisk until smooth.
• Bring gravy to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally. The gravy should thickened and coat the back of a spoon.
• Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
• Add cooked fries to a dish. Top with cheese curds and gravy.
• Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep heavy skillet to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). While the oil is heating, you can begin to warm your gravy.
• Place the fries into the hot oil, and cook until light brown, about 5 minutes. Make the fries in batches if necessary to allow them room to move a little in the oil. Remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
• Place the fries on a serving platter, and sprinkle the cheese over them. Ladle gravy over the fries and cheese, and serve immediately.