Canadian · easy · 40 min · serves 2
How to make poutine vegan
Short answer
Replace cheese curds, beef gravy with torn vegan mozzarella block, mushroom-marmite gravy. The method is unchanged and takes about 40 minutes for 2 servings.
What makes the classic version non-vegan
- Cheese curds
- Beef gravy
Swap table
| Instead of | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Cheese curds | Torn vegan mozzarella block | Tear rather than shred |
| Beef gravy | Mushroom-Marmite gravy | Rich and dark |
Method
- 1Double-fry the chips: 150°C for 6 minutes, rest, then 190°C until golden.
- 2Fry mushrooms and onion, add flour, then stock, soy and yeast extract.
- 3Simmer the gravy until it coats a spoon.
- 4Pile chips, scatter torn vegan cheese, pour over hot gravy.
- 5Serve immediately.
The one thing people get wrong
The gravy must be hot enough to soften the cheese on contact — reheat it just before serving.
Frequently asked questions
- Can poutine be made vegan?
- Yes. Replace cheese curds, beef gravy with torn vegan mozzarella block, mushroom-marmite gravy. The method stays essentially the same and takes about 40 minutes.
- What is the hardest part of veganizing poutine?
- The gravy must be hot enough to soften the cheese on contact — reheat it just before serving.
- How long does vegan poutine take?
- About 40 minutes for 2 servings — a easy recipe.
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