Poutine

Preparing the fries:

1. 1Peel the potatoes and cut them into even sticks about 1 cm wide.
2. 2Rinse the potato sticks in cold water to remove the starch and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
3. 3In a deep fryer or a large saucepan, heat the oil to 160°C.
4. 4Drop the potato sticks into the hot oil and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes until tender, but without coloring.
5. 5Remove the potato sticks from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towel to remove excess oil.
6. 6Increase the oil temperature to 180°C and drop the potato sticks back into the hot oil.
7. 7Cook until golden and crispy.
8. 8Remove the fries from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.
9. 9Sprinkle the fries with salt.

Preparing the sauce:

1. 10In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
2. 11Add the flour and whisk until fully absorbed.
3. 12Gradually stir in the beef stock, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
4. 13Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook until it thickens to the desired consistency.
5. 14Season with salt to taste.

Assembling the poutine:

1. 15Arrange the hot fries on a serving plate, add the cheese curds on top, and pour the hot sauce over everything.
2. 16Serve immediately.