Shiitake Fondue
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 791
- Total Fat
- 39
- Saturated Fat
- 23
- Carbohydrates
- 56
- Dietary Fiber
- 4
- Sugar
- 8
- Protein
- 42
- Cholesterol
- 122
- Sodium
- 908
- Total: 30 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
1 large clove garlic, split in half
1 small ginger root
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups sliced shiitakes
2 minced shallots
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups white wine
1/2 pound shredded Gruyere
1/2 pound shredded Emmenthal
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 country boule or baguette
Directions
- In a medium size saucepan, rub the inside with the garlic clove. Repeat with the ginger.
- On medium heat, melt the butter and sweat the shiitakes and shallots. Season and add the wine. Bring to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, have the cheese and cornstarch already tossed together in a resealable plastic bag. Add the cheese mix to the wine, and stir to incorporate. Add the thyme and taste. Break bread, dip, chew, swallow, yum-yum. Wash down with wine.