Greek "Poutine" With Arugula
 
 
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Yield: Serves 2-3
Ingredients
  • 1 pound russet potatoes, scrubbed clean and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil, such as refined coconut or rice bran, divided
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 medium orange
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 12 ounces ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 ounces feta
  • Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 ounces baby arugula
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread out into a single layer and roast, without flipping, until slightly crispy and golden brown, 20–25 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, crush fennel and coriander seeds with a meat mallet or heavy skillet. Zest half of the orange and juice the whole orange into a small bowl.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the crushed fennel and coriander seeds and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until lightly golden, about 1 minute. Stir in ground pork and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy and browned, 6–8 minutes. Add the orange zest and juice, vinegar, dried oregano, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost all the liquid is evaporated, 5–7 minutes. Adjust to taste with more salt, if needed.
  5. Meanwhile, add the feta to a medium bowl and mash with a fork. Add 3 tablespoons water and a few grinds of pepper and whisk until creamy.
  6. To assemble: Arrange the potatoes on a platter and top with pork, feta sauce, and arugula; drizzle with olive oil.
Notes
For best results, use a rich, creamy feta, like Valbreso.
Recipe by A Modest Feast at http://www.amodestfeast.com/2017/04/11/greek-roasted-potato-poutine-arugula/