Authentic Swiss Fondue - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 clove garlic, crushed finely or pureed
    1/4 pint white wine
    1/2 lemon, juice of
    150 g emmenthaler cheese (grated or thinly sliced)
    150 g gruyere cheese (grated or thinly sliced)
    2 teaspoons cornflour
    2 -3 tablespoons kirsch (just enough to make the cornflour into a paste)
    pepper
    nutmeg (to season)
Preparation
    Rub the inside of a flameproof dish with the garlic, add the wine and lemon juice.
    Place dish over a gentle heat and warm.
    Add the cheese and stir mixture until the cheese has melted and is beginning to cook.
    Blend the cornflour to a smooth cream with the kirsch and add to mixture with seasoning.
    Continue to cook for a further 3 minutes or until mixture is of a thick consistency.
    Serve immediately with warm bread and potatoes (cooked mushrooms and rolled ham work well as well).

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