Porcini Fondue With Ham And Ciabatta
By á-174942
Ingredients
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tablespoon Sauvignon Blanc or other dry white wine plus
- 1 1/4 cups Sauvignon Blanc or other dry white wine
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 8 ounces coarsely-grated Gruyère cheese - (abt 2 packed cups)
- 8 ounces coarsely-grated Emmenthal cheese - (abt 2 packed cups)
- 1 1 pound loaf ciabatta - (16 oz) cut 1" cubes (or other rustic bread)
- 2 pounds ham in 1/4"-thk slices cut 1" pieces
Details
Servings 6
Preparation
Step 1
Place 1 cup hot water in small bowl; add dried porcini. Let stand until mushrooms are soft, about 25 minutes. Remove mushrooms from water with slotted spoon; finely chop. Transfer soaking liquid to large skillet, leaving sediment behind. Add garlic and chopped mushrooms. Simmer over medium heat until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Place fondue pot onto stand; light candle or Sterno. Mix 1 tablespoon wine and cornstarch in small bowl. Bring remaining 1 1/4 cups wine to simmer in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cheeses by small handfuls, stirring until melted. Add cornstarch mixture. Bring to simmer. Stir until fondue thickens slightly and begins to bubble, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with pepper.
Pour fondue into prepared pot. Swirl in porcini mushrooms. Serve with ciabatta and ham for dipping.
This recipe yields 6 servings.
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