French Fries with Gravy and Cheese - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This French Fries with Gravy and Cheese is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 large russet (baking) potatoes
- 8 cups vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons minced shallot
- 2 (3-inch) sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 tablespoon water
- 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 cup beef or veal demi-glace
- 1 teaspoon coarsely cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 5 oz cheese curds or haloumi cheese, coarsely crumbled (about 1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- Peel potatoes, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick sticks and submerge in a bowl of ice and cold water. Rinse potatoes in several changes of cold water until water is clear. Drain in a colander, then spread potatoes in 1 layer on several layers of paper towels and pat very dry.
- Heat about 8 cups vegetable oil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 375 °F.
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 200 °F.
- Cook shallot with thyme in butter in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until shallot is softened and golden, about 2 minutes. Add wine and boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes, then discard thyme sprigs. While wine reduces, stir together water and cornstarch until cornstarch is dissolved. Stir 1 cup beef or veal demi-glace into wine and bring to a boil. Whisk in cornstarch mixture and return to a boil, then boil until sauce is slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in black pepper, salt, and unsalted butter until butter is melted.
- Once oil is ready, increase heat to moderate and fry potatoes in 4 batches, stirring occasionally, until deep golden, 5 to 6 minutes per batch, returning oil to 375 °F between batches. Transfer fries with a slotted spoon to a baking sheet lined with several layers of dry paper towels and sprinkle lightly with salt. Keep fries warm in oven while frying remaining batches.
- Put 4 ovenproof plates in oven, divide fries among plates, and sprinkle with cheese. Heat until cheese is just warmed through, about 2 minutes.
- Stir chives into sauce and drizzle over fries. Serve immediately.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this French Fries with Gravy and Cheese recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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