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    Chipotle Cheese Fondue


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    List of Ingredients




    1/2 pound finely diced Gruyère cheese (about 2 cups)
    1/2 pound finely diced Emmenthal cheese (about 2 cups)
    1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
    2 large garlic cloves, halved
    1 1/3 cups dry white wine
    1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    2 to 3 tablespoons kirsch
    freshly nut nutmeg to taste if desired
    3 canned whole chipotle chilies in adobo*, or to taste, minced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
    fried shallots (recipe follows), thinly sliced scallion greens, and/or crumbled cooked bacon for stirring into fondue is desired

    Accompaniments: assorted cooked vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, pearl onions, potatoes, bread sticks, and cubes of day-old French, Italian, or sourdough bread.

    *available at Hispanic markets and some specialty foods shops

    Recipe



    In a bowl toss together cheeses and cornstarch. Rub inside of a heavy 3- to 4-quart saucepan with garlic halves, leaving garlic in pan, and add wine and lemon juice. Bring liquid just to a boil and stir in cheese mixture by handfuls. Bring mixture to a bare simmer over moderate heat, stirring, and stir in kirsch, nutmeg, chilies, and pepper to taste. Transfer fondue to a fondue pot and set over a low flame.

    Stir in fried shallots, scallions, and/or bacon if using and serve fondue with accompaniments for dipping. (Stir fondue often to keep combined.)

    Fried Shallots

    Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

    1 1/2 cups thinly sliced shallots (about 8 large)
    4 tablespoons vegetables oil

    In a heavy 10- to 12-inch skillet cook shallots in oil moderately high heat, stirring, until golden brown. Transfer shallots with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and season with salt. Makes about 2/3 cup.

    Serves 4

 

 

 


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