French Fries with Gravy and Cheese Recipe

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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.
Cooks' note: Sauce, without chives, can be made 1 day ahead and cooled completely, then chilled, covered.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	4164.45 Kcal (17436 kJ)
Calories from fat	4035.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	448.39g	690%
Cholesterol	52.26mg	17%
Sodium	379.37mg	16%
Potassium	1350.39mg	29%
Total Carbs	43.31g	14%
Sugars	3.78g	15%
Dietary Fiber	3.88g	16%
Protein	25.3g	51%
Vitamin C	15.3mg	26%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	6.5mg	36%
Calcium	158.4mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	538.3 Kcal (2254 kJ)
Calories from fat	521.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	57.96g	690%
Cholesterol	6.76mg	17%
Sodium	49.04mg	16%
Potassium	174.55mg	29%
Total Carbs	5.6g	14%
Sugars	0.49g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.5g	16%
Protein	3.27g	51%
Vitamin C	2mg	26%
Iron	0.8mg	36%
Calcium	20.5mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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