Continuing with the Chicago Soy Dairy Teese blog challenge, my next creation hails from our neighbors to the north. Perhaps the greatest gift the Canadians ever gave the world, poutine is the ingenious combination of french fries, gravy, and cheese curds. Traditionally poutine used a thin brown (usually beef) gravy, rather than a thicker, creamy gravy. For mine I used Better Than Bouillon No Beef Base for the broth. If you prefer you could use a good mushroom stock instead (purchased or home made). The creamy texture of the Teese lends itself perfectly to be a replacement for cheese curds, and may be the best use I found for it.

Vegan Poutine

2-3 large baking potatoes
3-4 oz Mozzarella Teese, crumbled

Gravy
2 Tbsp Earth Balance
2 Tbsp flour
2 cups vegan beef flavored or mushroom stock
salt and pepper
Oil for frying

Peel the potatoes and cut into approximately 1/2″x4″ fries. Place the fries in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Set aside.

In a medium saucepan heat the Earth Balance over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for several minutes to make a dark roux (it should be a dark brown, but not burnt). Stir in the stock and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the gravy begins to thicken. Keep warm until ready to serve.

Heat oil to 375°. Drain potatoes and pat dry with paper towels. Fry, in batches if necessary, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and season with salt and pepper.

Place fries on serving dishes, pour gravy over the top, and top with crumbled Teese.