Name: Cheese fondue
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornflour; 1/4 cup (60ml) warm water; 3/4 cup (180ml) chicken stock (see tip); 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 cup (240g) grated swiss or cheddar cheese; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; bread chunks, to serve; small boiled chat potatoes and vegetables, to serve

Cheese fondue

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Serves 4

Prep

Cook

20M

Total

25M

Ingredients

1 tablespoon cornflour

1/4 cup (60ml) warm water

3/4 cup (180ml) chicken stock (see tip)

1 teaspoon lemon juice

2 cup (240g) grated swiss or cheddar cheese

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

bread chunks, to serve

small boiled chat potatoes and vegetables, to serve

Method

1.Combine cornflour and water in a bowl and stir well.

2.Heat stock and lemon juice in a fondue pot over flame. When edges begin to bubble, gradually add cheese in 1/4-cup measures. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring, until cheese has melted and is well combined.

3.When cheese starts to bubble, stir in cornflour mixture. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until cheese has thickened.

4.Add nutmeg and season to taste. Serve with bread, potatoes and vegetables for dipping.

For an adult version, replace stock with wine.
Note

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