Poutine | Taste of Nova Scotia

Ingredients

• 4 large potatoes
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 2 celery, chopped
• 1 shallot, sliced
• 1 handful fresh oregano
• 1 handful fresh thyme
• 3 tbsp olive oil, or vegetable oil
• 1/2 tbsp salt + more to taste
• 1/4 cup butter
• 4 tbsp porcini powder (or mushroom stock paste, in which case some seasoning can be withheld)
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 1/2 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tbs soy sauce
• 1 litre water
• 200g Local cheese curds
• green onions, chives, Brussels sprout leaves for colour and garnish