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Vegan Poutine: Truffle and Maple Twist

A decadent, Drake-inspired vegan poutine infused with truffle, umami-rich gravy, and creamy cashew cheese.
Course Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine Canadian, Vegan
Keyword Canadian Vegan Comfort Food, Cashew Cheese Poutine, Celebrity Dish, Porcini Miso Gravy, Truffle Maple Poutine, Vegan Poutine Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 480kcal

Ingredients

Truffle Fries

  • 3 –4 large potatoes hand-cut into fries
  • 2 tbsp truffle oil plus more for drizzling
  • 1 tbsp olive oil optional, for crisping
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Porcini–Miso Gravy

  • 1 cup dried porcini mushrooms
  • 1 ½ cups boiling water for soaking
  • 1 tbsp miso paste
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter or olive oil
  • 1 tsp maple syrup to taste
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Creamy Cashew Cheese

  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked 2–4 hours or boiled 10 minutes
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Optional: 1 tsp tapioca starch for stretchiness

Instructions

Make the Truffle Fries

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Toss hand-cut potato fries with truffle oil, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Spread evenly on a baking sheet and bake 25–30 minutes until golden and crispy, flipping halfway.

Prepare the Porcini–Miso Gravy

  • Soak dried porcini mushrooms in boiling water for 10 minutes.
  • Strain, reserving the soaking liquid. Finely chop the mushrooms.
  • In a saucepan, melt vegan butter. Add flour and whisk to form a roux.
  • Slowly add the reserved mushroom broth while whisking.
  • Stir in chopped porcini mushrooms, miso paste, soy sauce, and maple syrup.
  • Simmer 5–7 minutes until thick and velvety. Season to taste.

Make the Cashew Cheese

  • Blend soaked cashews, water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
  • Add tapioca starch if you want a stretchier cheese.
  • Heat in a small pan on low for 2–3 minutes until warm, creamy, and slightly thickened.
  • Assemble the Soulful Poutine
  • Add crispy truffle fries to a bowl or serving plate.
  • Spoon generous amounts of hot porcini–miso gravy on top.
  • Add dollops or drizzles of warm cashew cheese.
  • Finish with an extra light drizzle of truffle oil for maximum aroma.
  • Serve

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 26g | Fiber: 6g