raclette (switzerland)
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The word raclette comes from the French word racier, meaning "to scrape." Raclette is traditionally prepared by holding a chunk of the cheese before an open fire. When the cheese begins to melt, it is quickly scraped off with a large knife onto a hot plate. The cheese is then eaten with a boiled potato, gherkins (tiny pickles), and pickled onions. Swiss diners can easily consume two or three servings of raclette. Have extra ingredients on hand for big appetites! From Easy Menu Cooking the Microwave Way by Nancy Cappelloni.
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Microwave
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 6 small potatoes, washed and scrubbed (red or white)
- 1/4 cup water
- 12 ounces raclette cheese (3/4 lb) or gruyere or imported swiss
- 12 small gherkins
- 12 small pickled onions
How To Make raclette (switzerland)
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Step 1Peel a strip around the middle of each potato.
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Step 2Place potatoes in a ring in a microwavable glass baking dish or casserole. Add water. Cover tightly and microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes.
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Step 3Rearrange and turn over the potatoes. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 4 to 8 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Let stand, covered, for 3 minutes.
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Step 4Slice cheese into 12 equal pieces, each about 1/4 inch thick and 4 inches long.
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Step 5Arrange 2 slices of cheese in the center of each of 6 microwavable plates.
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Step 6Microwave each plate, uncovered, on HIGH for 40 to 60 seconds, until the cheese is melted, creamy, and bubbly, but not runny.
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Step 7Place a cooked potato, 2 gherkins, and 2 onions on the side of each plate.
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Step 8Serve immediately.
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Category:
Cheese Appetizers
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Ingredient:
Dairy
Method:
Microwave
Culture:
Eastern European
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