Du Valais Fondue
From: Scribus, Bex, Switzerland
Comments: A coloured version of the cheese fondue from a mountain region, Valais. 'Raclette' cheese: a soft paste quite unsalted cheese easily melted.
Servings: 4
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups [310 to 375 mL] white wine
  • 28 ounces [794 g] grated 'raclette' cheese
  • 4 teaspoons [20 mL] Kirsch [cherry alcohol] or prune alcohol
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons [15 to 30 mL] cornstarch
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • Nutmeg
  • 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 pounds [567 to 800 g] tiny bite-size boiled potatoes [instead of bread cubes]
  • Rub the bottom of a ceramic fondue pot with garlic clove.
  • Pour in wine; just bring to a boil.
  • Stir in grated cheese until melted, using a wooden spatula.
  • As soon as mixture starts to boil, add cornstarch already mixed with Kirsh.
  • Sprinkle to taste with freshly ground pepper and nutmeg.
  • Transfer fondue pot over an adjustable flame [alcohol or gas].
  • To eat, dip potato pieces into mixture, using long special forks, stirring.