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Poutine
Cut fries, soak 20 minutes, dry, roast at 220°C in oil until crisp, 35 minutes — or fry in batches.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Poutine take?
55 min all in — 15 min prep, 40 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 plates. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk, Wheat. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Oven, Saucepan.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.
How much soy sauce?
1 tsp (optional) of Soy sauce.
What can I use instead?
Cheese curds → Torn fresh mozzarella. Less squeak, still poutine-adjacent.
Any tips from this recipe?
Curds from the fridge should sit out 20 minutes so they soften, not melt into a blanket. Maple in the gravy is a tourist move. We will not stop you.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.