Disco Fries
Disco Fries are the American version of poutine, and we're here for it! They're cheesy, and covered in a delicious gravy. What's not to love?
Ingredients
For the Gravy:
- 3 cups beef stock
- 1 small shallot minced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- Sea salt and pepper
- Add seasonings per your tastebuds
For The Fries:
- 2 Baking potatoes
- Vegetable oil for frying
Recipe Instructions
For The Fries:
- Cut the fries to size, and then let sit in salted water overnight in a fridge to remove all the starch.
- Take them out of the fridge and pat dry. Once they are dry and your oil is hot, do an initial blanche. Let these come to a rest on a grate.
- Do another fry to get them to your desired texture/crisp.
For The Gravy:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add shallots and garlic to the melted butter; season lightly with sea salt and pepper.
- Cook shallots and garlic until soft and fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour into the pan and stir continuously, cooking for an additional 3 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in the beef stock, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce; taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
- Bring the gravy to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until thickened.
- Remove gravy from heat and set aside.
Finish The Dish:
- When fries are finished frying, and have cooled. Plate them up.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the fries.
- Place fries in the over on broil for another 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
- Pour warm gravy evenly over the cheese-covered fries.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 14gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 805mgPotassium: 1632mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 707IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 4mg
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