National Dish of Canada Poutine - National Dishes of the World

Ingredients

• 4 lbs. russet potatoes
• 3 cups white cheddar cheese curds
• 2 cans Canadian beer / water
• 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
• ¼ cup flour
• 1 shallot (finely chopped)
• 1 clove garlic (grated)
• 4 cups low sodium beef stock
• 2 tbsp. ketchup
• 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• Salt
• Pepper
• Canola oil / lard for frying