How to Make Fondue with Aarik Persuad

gruyere cheese

💰Cheaper: emmental cheese

Emmental can provide a similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

emmental cheese

💰Cheaper: gruyere cheese

Gruyere can be used as a less expensive alternative.

dry white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth can replace wine for a non-alcoholic version.

kirsch

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

White grape juice can mimic the sweetness of kirsch without alcohol.

Grate the gruyère and reblechon cheese.

Bring Pinot Grigio wine to a simmer and add garlic cloves to infuse flavor.

Remove garlic after simmering and add the mixture of cheeses.

Add a tiny bit of cornflour and lemon juice to the cheese mixture.

Wait until the cheese starts to bubble and melt before whisking.

Remove the cheese mixture from heat once melted.

Lightly wash baby courgettes and heritage carrots, splitting them as needed.

Par-cook Jersey Royals and Linzer potatoes, then cook them whole.

Drizzle the vegetables with cold-pressed grapeseed oil, sprinkle with flaky sea salt and black pepper, and roast in the oven for 5-6 minutes.

Prepare a crusty sourdough bread for serving with the fondue.

Plate the cooked vegetables, radishes, heritage cherry tomatoes, and sliced sourdough.

Serve with pickles and crispy gruyère cheese, garnished with fresh chopped chives.

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