{"id":23315,"date":"2024-10-04T15:20:51","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T19:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/poutineville.com\/?p=23315"},"modified":"2024-10-18T08:06:19","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T12:06:19","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-poutine-a-delicious-canadian-classic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/poutineville.com\/en\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-poutine-a-delicious-canadian-classic\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Poutine: A Delicious Canadian Classic"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"23315\" class=\"elementor elementor-23315\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-510b6c2f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"510b6c2f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8851205 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8851205\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\">In this article, you will find information about Poutine:<\/p><ul data-pm-slice=\"3 3 []\"><li><p><a href=\"#history-of-poutine\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">History of Poutine<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p><a href=\"#what-is-poutine\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What Is Poutine<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p><a href=\"#the-essential-ingredients-of-a-poutine\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Essential Ingredients of a Poutine<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p><a href=\"#assembling-and-serving-poutine\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Assembling and serving Poutine<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p><a href=\"#variations-of-poutine\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Variations of Poutine<\/a><\/p><\/li><li><p><a href=\"#poutine-for-different-diets-or-life-style\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Poutine for different diets or lifestyle<\/a><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d8aeb39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d8aeb39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Poutine is a savory Canadian dish made with French fries, cheese curds, and gravy. Originating in Quebec during the 1950s, it has become a national favorite. This guide explores its ingredients, variations, and how to make the perfect poutine at home.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d92c3465 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d92c3465\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d740516d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d740516d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Poutine is a classic Canadian dish made of crispy French fries, fresh cheese curds, and hot gravy, originating in Quebec during the 1950s.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Quality ingredients are crucial for authentic poutine, with thick-cut russet potatoes for fries, fresh white cheddar cheese curds, and a rich gravy made from beef and chicken broth.<\/p><\/li><li><p>Poutine is versatile and can be customized to cater to different dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and keto options.<\/p><\/li><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f5dcf51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8f5dcf51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"history-of-poutine\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">History of Poutine<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74acc368 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74acc368\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Poutine&#8217;s origins are shrouded in delicious mystery and lively debate. This iconic Canadian dish hails from Quebec, where it first appeared in the 1950s. The exact details of its invention are contested, but most agree that the combination of fries, cheese curds, and gravy was born out of a desire for a hearty, satisfying meal.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-119616c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"119616c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Several small-town Quebec restaurants claim to be the birthplace of poutine. One popular tale credits Fernand Lachance of Le Lutin Qui Rit in Warwick, Quebec, who allegedly exclaimed, &#8220;\u00c7a va faire une maudite poutine!&#8221; (&#8220;It will make a damn mess!&#8221;) when asked to add cheese curds to a customer&#8217;s fries. Another story points to Jean-Paul Roy of Le Roy Jucep in Drummondville, who claims to have served the first poutine with gravy in 1964.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-853c6f28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"853c6f28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Regardless of its exact origin, poutine quickly became a beloved dish throughout Quebec and eventually all of Canada. It has since evolved into a culinary symbol of Canadian culture, with countless variations and adaptations enjoyed worldwide.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4336ca5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4336ca5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"what-is-poutine\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is Poutine?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6fa8a68a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6fa8a68a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ec3e8dc7-937b-4873-9ab9-bb06468d03cc.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-23302\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ec3e8dc7-937b-4873-9ab9-bb06468d03cc.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ec3e8dc7-937b-4873-9ab9-bb06468d03cc-600x313.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ec3e8dc7-937b-4873-9ab9-bb06468d03cc-300x156.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ec3e8dc7-937b-4873-9ab9-bb06468d03cc-768x400.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ec3e8dc7-937b-4873-9ab9-bb06468d03cc-1536x800.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ec3e8dc7-937b-4873-9ab9-bb06468d03cc-200x104.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b84ab3a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b84ab3a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Poutine is a beloved Canadian dish consisting of French fries topped with fresh cheese curds and smothered in hot gravy. It is often improved with various toppings, adding even more flavor and texture to this already delicious dish. This combination creates a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that make it an irresistible comfort food. The essential ingredients are straightforward: crispy French fries, squeaky cheese curds, and rich, flavorful gravy. But what makes authentic canadian poutine truly special is its deep cultural roots and the pride it evokes among Canadians.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d716152 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d716152\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Originating in Quebec in the 1950s, poutine has grown from a regional specialty to an internationally recognized symbol of Canadian cuisine. The pronunciation of \u2018poutine\u2019 varies, with English Canadians typically saying \u2018poo-teen,\u2019 while in Quebec, it\u2019s pronounced \u2018poo-tin\u2019. Regardless of how you say it, poutine\u2019s deliciousness transcends linguistic boundaries, making it a staple in Canadian restaurants and homes alike.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-065edb22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"065edb22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"the-essential-ingredients-of-a-poutine\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Essential Ingredients of a Poutine<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd315e12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd315e12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At its core, poutine is a simple dish made extraordinary by its components. The essential ingredients are French fries, fresh cheese curds, and hot gravy. Each element plays a crucial role in achieving the perfect poutine, and quality ingredients make all the difference in the final dish.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-542e40ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"542e40ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The French fries should be crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, providing the perfect base. Fresh cheese curds, known for their distinctive squeaky texture, are a must. When covered with hot gravy, these curds soften slightly but maintain their shape, creating a delightful contrast in every bite. The gravy, typically a rich, brown sauce made from butter, flour, and broth, ties everything together with its savory depth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d082065 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d082065\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are countless variations of poutine gravy, from classic beef gravy to more adventurous options like spicy or BBQ gravies. While traditional poutine sticks to white cheese curds, you can experiment with different types of cheeses to suit your taste. No matter how you choose to customize your poutine, ensuring each ingredient is of the highest quality is key to making the best poutine recipe.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93782167 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"93782167\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Perfect French Fries<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e2eb418 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e2eb418\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>French fries are the backbone of any great poutine, and achieving the perfect fry is an art in itself. The key to excellent poutine fries is choosing thick-cut fries, which provide the best texture and hold up well under the weight of cheese curds and gravy. Avoid matchstick-shaped fries as they tend to become soggy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf8e6ce2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cf8e6ce2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Creating homemade fries requires patience and attention to detail. Slice the potatoes uniformly to a thickness of about 1\/2-inch for even cooking. Here\u2019s how to choose the right potatoes and master the frying techniques to achieve those golden, crispy fries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68814c7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"68814c7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Choosing the Right Potatoes<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b9fe81d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1b9fe81d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/9b20daea-78cf-43dd-a4a6-88dcf34ac0a9-1920x1304.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-23304\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/9b20daea-78cf-43dd-a4a6-88dcf34ac0a9-1920x1304.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/9b20daea-78cf-43dd-a4a6-88dcf34ac0a9-600x407.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/9b20daea-78cf-43dd-a4a6-88dcf34ac0a9-300x204.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/9b20daea-78cf-43dd-a4a6-88dcf34ac0a9-768x522.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/9b20daea-78cf-43dd-a4a6-88dcf34ac0a9-1536x1043.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/9b20daea-78cf-43dd-a4a6-88dcf34ac0a9-200x136.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/9b20daea-78cf-43dd-a4a6-88dcf34ac0a9.jpeg 1948w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38a4fe57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38a4fe57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When it comes to making the best poutine fries, russet potatoes are your best bet. These potatoes have a high starch content, which is crucial for achieving extra crispy fries. Before frying, soak the sliced potatoes in cold water for at least two hours, or preferably overnight, to remove excess starch. This step is vital for ensuring that your fries turn out crispy rather than soggy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94cdd66d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"94cdd66d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You can choose to peel the potatoes or leave the skins on for added texture.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d46849af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d46849af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Poutineville, we always use fresh potatoesto make our homemade French fries and cook them daily to ensure the highest quality. Once soaked, rinse the potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry before moving on to the frying stage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-171ff228 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"171ff228\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frying Techniques<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7a75309 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7a75309\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Deep frying is the secret to achieving perfectly crispy French fries. Using a proper deep fryer ensures even cooking and helps maintain the ideal texture. After soaking and drying the potatoes, heat your oil to 275\u00b0F for the first frying stage. Fry the potatoes in batches until they are soft and lightly golden. This step is crucial for cooking the potatoes through without burning them.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-308cc8f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"308cc8f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>After the fries have cooled, heat the oil to 375\u00b0F for the second frying stage. Fry the potatoes again for 3-5 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy. Canola oil, with its neutral flavor and high smoke point, is a popular choice for frying, though vegetable or peanut oil also works well.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c97ee53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c97ee53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Poutineville, dedicated fryers are used to guarantee gluten-free and perfectly crispy fries.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e57e0351 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e57e0351\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fresh Cheese Curds<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68720322 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"68720322\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/d8ed9b7e-1904-4653-a619-dc25869d498b.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-23306\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/d8ed9b7e-1904-4653-a619-dc25869d498b.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/d8ed9b7e-1904-4653-a619-dc25869d498b-600x338.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/d8ed9b7e-1904-4653-a619-dc25869d498b-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/d8ed9b7e-1904-4653-a619-dc25869d498b-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/d8ed9b7e-1904-4653-a619-dc25869d498b-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/d8ed9b7e-1904-4653-a619-dc25869d498b-200x113.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d795979b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d795979b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Cheddar cheese curds play a starring role in poutine. They are the highlight of this dish. These small lumps of fresh cheese have a unique texture that squeaks when bitten into, earning them the nickname \u2018squeaky cheese\u2019. Cheese curds are made by separating the cream from the liquid whey during the cheese-making process.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d38d66b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1d38d66b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For the best poutine, it\u2019s essential to use fresh cheese curds, preferably white cheddar curds, which are highly favored in traditional Canadian poutine. When hot gravy is poured over them, they soften slightly but maintain their shape, creating a delightful contrast with the crispy fries. You can find cheese curds specifically made for poutine in grocery stores, often labeled as \u2018poutine cheese curds\u2019.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7b228be elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a7b228be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Authentic Poutine Gravy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35d11f66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35d11f66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The gravy is what ties the entire poutine dish together, adding a rich, savory depth that complements the fries and cheese curds. While you can purchase pre-made poutine gravy from the grocery store, making your own can elevate the dish to new heights. At Poutineville, we offer a variety of gravies, each with its unique flavor profile, from classic to spicy and BBQ gravies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d565309 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d565309\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Creating authentic poutine gravy involves using a combination of beef broth and chicken broth. The ideal ratio is 2\/3 beef broth to 1\/3 chicken broth, seasoned with freshly ground pepper and a splash of Worcestershire sauce.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e5c9858 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e5c9858\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Here\u2019s how to make homemade poutine gravy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee9a12ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ee9a12ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Homemade Poutine Gravy<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e6b0747 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e6b0747\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To make a delicious poutine gravy, start by melting unsalted butter in a saucepan. Add flour to create a roux, cooking until it\u2019s lightly browned. Gradually whisk in beef stock and chicken stock, maintaining the 2\/3 to 1\/3 ratio. Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce and season with freshly ground pepper to taste.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e715c0bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e715c0bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Simmer the gravy until it thickens to your desired consistency. This homemade gravy will be rich and flavorful, perfectly complementing the crispy fries and squeaky cheese curds.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3597eafd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3597eafd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With the gravy ready, it\u2019s time to assemble and serve your poutine masterpiece.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98c14529 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"98c14529\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"assembling-and-serving-poutine\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Assembling and serving Poutine<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48cb55a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"48cb55a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/e4ddb824-6350-4aea-aae5-824495b09c8f.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-23308\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/e4ddb824-6350-4aea-aae5-824495b09c8f.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/e4ddb824-6350-4aea-aae5-824495b09c8f-600x270.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/e4ddb824-6350-4aea-aae5-824495b09c8f-300x135.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/e4ddb824-6350-4aea-aae5-824495b09c8f-768x346.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/e4ddb824-6350-4aea-aae5-824495b09c8f-1536x691.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/e4ddb824-6350-4aea-aae5-824495b09c8f-200x90.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8f2ce83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b8f2ce83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Assembling poutine is an art that requires timing and precision. Start by reheating your gravy until it\u2019s hot and ready to pour. Once your fries are golden and crispy, season them lightly with salt while they are still warm. Place the fries in a bowl and top them with fresh cheese curds.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9f3b98e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f9f3b98e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Drizzle the hot gravy over the fries and cheese curds, ensuring everything is well-coated. Gently toss the poutine with tongs to distribute the gravy evenly. Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture and flavor.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44b5e942 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44b5e942\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If the gravy becomes too thick, add a splash of broth to thin it out. Remember, poutine is best enjoyed fresh and hot.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae302516 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ae302516\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"variations-of-poutine\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Variations of Poutine<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6eb0c8dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6eb0c8dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/30ccb6fb-f178-4c06-985b-9cf40cafe44d-1920x1280.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-23310\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/30ccb6fb-f178-4c06-985b-9cf40cafe44d-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/30ccb6fb-f178-4c06-985b-9cf40cafe44d-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/30ccb6fb-f178-4c06-985b-9cf40cafe44d-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/30ccb6fb-f178-4c06-985b-9cf40cafe44d-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/30ccb6fb-f178-4c06-985b-9cf40cafe44d-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/30ccb6fb-f178-4c06-985b-9cf40cafe44d-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/30ccb6fb-f178-4c06-985b-9cf40cafe44d-200x133.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8cf5a24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e8cf5a24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Poutine has come a long way from its humble beginnings, with countless variations now available to suit different tastes and preferences. Popular variations include Pulled Pork Poutine, which features slow-cooked pork and tangy barbecue sauce for a gourmet twist on the classic. Other creative takes include Montreal\u2019s smoked meat poutine and veggie poutine, which incorporates a variety of fresh, roasted vegetables.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8013648a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8013648a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Poutineville, we offer a plethora of toppings and sauces, allowing you to customize your poutine with ingredients like jalape\u00f1os, mushrooms, and different cheeses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a9607ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a9607ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where to Find Cheese Curds<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc95b87f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc95b87f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Finding fresh cheese curds is essential for making authentic poutine. Many grocery stores, including Walmart, carry white cheese curds suitable for poutine. Specialty cheese shops and local cheese factories are also excellent sources for fresh cheese curds, often selling them the same day they are made.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39ec6b33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39ec6b33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In the deli section of stores like Sprouts and Whole Foods, you can typically find cheese curds. It\u2019s important to use cheese curds that are fresh and at room temperature for the best texture and squeakiness. Use the curds within 24 hours of purchase for optimal results.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb9f27d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bb9f27d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips for the Best Poutine<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9af6b9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b9af6b9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To achieve the best poutine, timing and quality are everything. Serve the poutine immediately after assembling to maintain the ideal texture of crispy fries and squeaky cheese curds. If left sitting, the fries can become soft, compromising the dish\u2019s signature crunch.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-332cc76a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"332cc76a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Enhance the flavor of your poutine by adding freshly ground pepper just before serving. This simple addition can make a big difference in the overall taste. Remember, the key to the best poutine is using fresh, high-quality ingredients and serving it hot.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd6ec80d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cd6ec80d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Storing and Reheating Leftovers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-346d011c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"346d011c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While poutine is best enjoyed fresh, there are ways to store and reheat leftovers effectively. Gravy can be refrigerated for three to four days when stored in an airtight container. It\u2019s crucial to keep the components separate to maintain the integrity of the fries and cheese curds.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26c9ab2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26c9ab2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For those who like to prepare in advance, components of poutine can be prepped ahead of time. Here\u2019s how to do this effectively.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba510a35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ba510a35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Preparing Ahead<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-914eeb61 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"914eeb61\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Preparing components of poutine in advance can save time and ensure you can enjoy this delicious dish whenever you like. You can fry the potatoes first. After that, freeze them for later use.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68f0fac0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68f0fac0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This way, you only need to reheat the fries and prepare the gravy when you\u2019re ready to serve.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aaf79d4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aaf79d4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Freezing and Reheating<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c691644a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c691644a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For the best results, use an air fryer to reheat leftover fries, as it helps retain their crispiness. Once assembled, poutine should not be frozen, as the fries will become soggy. However, you can freeze the individual components, such as gravy and cheese curds, for future use.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e5516dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e5516dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Meat-based gravy can be frozen for four to six months without losing quality. When reheating, ensure the gravy is hot and pour it over freshly reheated fries and thawed cheese curds for the best experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-354effa4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"354effa4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" id=\"poutine-for-different-diets-or-life-style\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Poutine for different diets or life style<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4f2f82f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4f2f82f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Poutine is a versatile dish that can be adapted to fit various dietary requirements, making it accessible for everyone. Whether you\u2019re vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or following a keto diet, there\u2019s a version of poutine for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de49a577 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"de49a577\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Here are some adaptations in detail.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce3d8368 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ce3d8368\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Keto Poutine<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9678833 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b9678833\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ea06c920-ec4c-42dc-bc03-2bf8c498e96b.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-23312\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ea06c920-ec4c-42dc-bc03-2bf8c498e96b.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ea06c920-ec4c-42dc-bc03-2bf8c498e96b-600x270.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ea06c920-ec4c-42dc-bc03-2bf8c498e96b-300x135.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ea06c920-ec4c-42dc-bc03-2bf8c498e96b-768x346.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ea06c920-ec4c-42dc-bc03-2bf8c498e96b-1536x691.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ea06c920-ec4c-42dc-bc03-2bf8c498e96b-200x90.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c5ea935 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c5ea935\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For those following a ketogenic diet, traditional potato fries can be substituted with low-carb alternatives like celeriac or turnip fries.  These vegetables provide a similar texture and flavor to potato fries while keeping the carb count low. Check out our detailed guide on <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/poutineville.com\/en\/blog\/poutine-in-keto-mode\/\">Keto Poutine<\/a> for more tips and recipes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c6b8667 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5c6b8667\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Poutineville, some locations offer celeriac fries as a keto-friendly option, which has become popular among keto poutine lover.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c496e47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9c496e47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vegetarian Poutine<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-135e1bd9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"135e1bd9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/poutineville.com\/en\/blog\/vegetarian-and-vegan-poutine-at-poutineville\/\">Vegetarian poutine<\/a> is a delightful twist on the classic, substituting the traditional meat-based gravy with a vegetarian version. You can make a rich and flavorful vegetarian gravy using vegetable broth and a combination of saut\u00e9ed mushrooms or roasted vegetables. At Poutineville, most of our sauces are vegetarian, offering a variety of options for those who prefer to avoid meat.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ed74058 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0ed74058\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For toppings, consider adding a variety of vegetables like saut\u00e9ed mushrooms, roasted bell peppers, or caramelized onions. These additions not only enhance the flavor but also add nutritional value to your veggie poutine. The key is to use fresh cheese curds and to ensure that your vegetarian gravy is just as savory and delicious as the original.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6887c65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c6887c65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vegan Poutine<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1186e473 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1186e473\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/poutineville.com\/en\/blog\/vegetarian-and-vegan-poutine-at-poutineville\/\">Vegan poutine<\/a> eliminates all animal products, making it a suitable option for those following a plant-based diet. To replace the cheese curds, use vegan cheese alternatives made from soy or nuts. At Poutineville, we offer vegan cheese and several vegan sauces, including a vegan poutine gravy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffdc869c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ffdc869c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For the gravy, opt for a vegetable-based broth and non-animal thickeners. Toppings like guacamole, roasted chickpeas, or grilled vegetables can add layers of flavor and texture to your vegan poutine.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ff6cb79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ff6cb79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This version ensures that vegans can enjoy the hearty and satisfying experience of poutine without compromising their dietary choices.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46a031bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"46a031bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Gluten-free Poutine<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3678c8c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3678c8c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Making gluten-free poutine involves careful selection of ingredients to avoid cross-contamination. Use a gluten-free gravy that does not contain wheat flour or other gluten-based thickeners. At Poutineville, we pride ourselves on offering gluten-free poutine options, including dedicated fryers to prevent contamination.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cb49f82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5cb49f82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ensure that the fries are cooked in a dedicated fryer and that all ingredients used, including cheese curds and gravy, are certified gluten-free. This attention to detail guarantees that those with gluten sensitivities can enjoy poutine without any worries about their dietary restrictions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2274ace6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2274ace6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Summary<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f06a1c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7f06a1c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/7d142467-77d0-4d66-8346-08644683fe78.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-23314\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/7d142467-77d0-4d66-8346-08644683fe78.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/7d142467-77d0-4d66-8346-08644683fe78-600x399.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/7d142467-77d0-4d66-8346-08644683fe78-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/7d142467-77d0-4d66-8346-08644683fe78-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/poutineville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/7d142467-77d0-4d66-8346-08644683fe78-200x133.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4d41feb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f4d41feb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Poutine is more than just a dish; it\u2019s a comforting culinary experience deeply rooted in Canadian culture. By understanding the essential ingredients and perfecting the techniques, you can create an authentic Canadian poutine that rivals any restaurant version. Whether you stick to the classic recipe or explore creative variations, the key is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and serve the dish immediately to enjoy the best textures and flavors.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6d24a32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b6d24a32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>From vegetarian and vegan adaptations to gluten-free and keto-friendly options, poutine can be customized to fit various dietary needs. This ultimate guide has equipped you with the knowledge to make your own poutine masterpiece at home. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to enjoy this delicious Canadian classic. Bon app\u00e9tit!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-136ef801 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"136ef801\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33c690b elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"33c690b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;multiple&quot;,&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5420\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5420\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Who invented poutine? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5420\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca26d74 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ca26d74\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-078e85f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"078e85f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The origins of poutine are disputed, with several versions attributing its invention to different restaurateurs in Quebec. Fernand Lachance of Le Lutin Qui Rit restaurant in Warwick and Jean-Paul Roy of Le Roy Jucep restaurant in Drummondville are often mentioned as potential creators.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5421\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5421\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Where does poutine come from? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5421\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4772cf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b4772cf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eef704b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eef704b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Poutine originated in Quebec, Canada, where it emerged in the 1950s, quickly becoming a culinary symbol of Canadian culture, enjoyed throughout the country and around the world.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5422\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5422\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> When was poutine invented? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5422\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b00ec5d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b00ec5d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3078df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3078df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Poutine was invented in Quebec in the 1950s. Although the exact date is uncertain, it became increasingly popular in the decades that followed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5423\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5423\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are the basic ingredients of poutine? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5423\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc7eb3b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cc7eb3b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ced7ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ced7ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The basic ingredients of poutine are crispy fries, fresh cheese curds, and hot poutine gravy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5424\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5424\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What kind of potatoes should be used for fries? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5424\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f86a0a5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f86a0a5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79ed6f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79ed6f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Russet potatoes are the best choice for poutine fries because they have a high starch content, which is crucial for achieving an extra crispy texture. The starch helps create a golden, crispy exterior while keeping the fries tender inside.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5425\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5425\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How to cook fries for poutine? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5425\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b29635 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2b29635\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-872b25a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"872b25a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Fries for poutine should be fried twice: first at a low temperature (135\u00b0C\/275\u00b0F) to cook them through, then at a high temperature (190\u00b0C\/375\u00b0F) to make them crispy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5426\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5426\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What oil should be used for cooking poutine fries? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5426\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-761485b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"761485b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4897a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4897a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Canola oil is often used for frying poutine fries due to its neutral flavor and high smoke point. Vegetable or peanut oil is also a good option.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5427\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5427\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is cheese curds necessary for an authentic poutine? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5427\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f93115 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6f93115\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97a4189 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"97a4189\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, cheese curds are an essential element for an authentic poutine. They provide the distinctive texture and &#8220;squeak&#8221; that characterize traditional poutine.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5428\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"9\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5428\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are cheese curds? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5428\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c54f587 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c54f587\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4709182 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4709182\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Cheese curds are fresh cheddar cheese that forms during the separation of cream and whey in the cheese-making process. They have a unique texture that &#8220;squeaks&#8221; when bitten.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-5429\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"10\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-5429\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I use frozen fries to make poutine? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-5429\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca7e269 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ca7e269\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9048a63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9048a63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, you can use frozen fries, although homemade fries typically give a better texture and flavor.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-54210\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"11\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-54210\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I freeze poutine? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-54210\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7e1a5f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a7e1a5f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1fcb5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d1fcb5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is not recommended to freeze an assembled poutine, as the fries will become soggy. However, you can freeze the gravy and cheese curds separately for later use.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-54211\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"12\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-54211\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How to reheat poutine? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-54211\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dea99b5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dea99b5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3e247f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f3e247f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To reheat poutine, it is best to heat the components separately. Warm the gravy on the stove or in the microwave, and reheat the fries using an air fryer, which is recommended to maintain the original fry texture and avoid sogginess.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-54212\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"13\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-54212\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How to make poutine keto-friendly? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-54212\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b9cd02 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3b9cd02\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e15de45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e15de45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To make poutine keto-friendly, replace potato fries with celeriac or turnip fries, which are lower in carbs. These vegetables offer a slightly milder, earthy flavor compared to traditional potatoes while maintaining a satisfying texture. Use a low-carb gravy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-54213\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"14\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-54213\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How to make poutine vegetarian? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-54213\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bc4e1c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3bc4e1c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47bc6f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47bc6f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For a vegetarian poutine, use a vegetable-based gravy instead of meat-based broth. You can also add roasted or saut\u00e9ed vegetables as an extra topping.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-54214\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"15\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-54214\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><h3 class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How to make poutine vegan? <\/h3><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-54214\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd4bb74 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dd4bb74\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eadc72a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eadc72a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For a vegan poutine, use a plant-based cheese curd alternative and vegan gravy made with vegetable broth. 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