Fondue - perfect for long evenings

Fondue recipes for cozy rounds

Whether Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve: fondue is sociable. No one has to stand in the kitchen and cook for a long time, instead, the hosts and guests sit comfortably together at the table, while in the large pot in the middle of meat, fish, bread or vegetables sizzle - according to their own taste.

What accessories do I need for fondue?

Of course you need a suitable fondue machine first. Devices that run on alcohol spread a slightly unpleasant odor. An alternative are fondues, where the fire with special paste or one gas burner is kindled, and electric fondues.

Have one or two fondue forks available for each guest - so there's no hassle. In addition, normal cutlery is needed. If you want to cook vegetables, fish, meatballs or other soft ingredients should be small metal screens get it (s? s in the Asia shop or in the household shop).

This is how to prepare a fat fondue

Which oil is suitable for fondue?

For fondue with fat is suitable tasteless oil (eg sunflower oil, rapeseed oil) or coconut oil, Butter and margarine are unsuitable!

Are there low-calorie alternatives to fat fondue?

Fondue with broth is low in fat and makes the meat fondue nice and spicy. Best used beef broth. A variant of broth fondue is the fondue chinoise, also known as "hot pot" or "hotpot". Here you will also find recipes for vegetarian fondue and vegan fondue.

1. The perfect meat fondue

Which types of meat are suitable for fondue?

Good for fondue is tender meat like filetWhether beef, pork, lamb or chicken, you decide yourself. If you want a little more flavor, you can also do so instead of filet Loin, roast beef or prime rib to grab. You do not have to buy special fondue meat, that's just cut and thus unnecessarily expensive. Better to buy the meat for fondue at the butcher and cut yourself small. Incidentally, this works best when it is slightly frozen. tip: Calculates about 200 grams of meat per guest for a meat fondue. The meat should be well dabbed and have room temperature - otherwise it will splash.

Here's the basic recipe for meat fondue.

2. The perfect cheese fondue

Which cheese do I use for cheese fondue?

For the cheese fondue you grasp the best to strongSwiss cheese: 

• Gruyère
• Appenzeller
• Vacharin
• Emmentaler

The mixing ratio can be determined by each one according to his own preferences. Regardless of the type of cheese: the cheese is melted in wine and flavored with kirsch.

What else do I need for cheese fondue?

Cheese fondue is traditionally served with potatoes and bread from the day before. The dry bread absorbs the melted cheese much better than fresh bread. Because cheese fondue is very powerful, the side dishes may like to be easy. Especially popular: sour pickled vegetables. And after the fondue, a decent glass of kirsch can not be missing! In our article What goes with cheese fondue? we clarify which side dishes taste best with the fondue. Here you will also find recipes for a vegan cheese fondue.

3. The perfect fish fondue

Which fish is suitable for fish fondue?

Fish can easily disintegrate, therefore, are fish with solid meat, such as Salmon or zander, best for fondue. Also shrimp can be used well. If you want to avoid fishbones swimming around in the oil or broth, use small metal sieves for your fish fondue.

4. The perfect vegetable fondue

Which types of vegetables are suitable for fondue?

Suitable for fondue are solid vegetables such as peppers, mushrooms or onion pieces. You can either spit directly with the fondue fork and dip into the fondue - or you can make skewers of meat and vegetables.

And what about chocolate fondue?

If you are not tired of fondue, you can also serve your dessert in the form: At the chocolate fondue, pieces of fruit are dipped in liquid chocolate - a sweet sin ... If you like, refine the chocolate with spices such as cinnamon or chilli. Oral bites such as strawberries or grapes, but also banana slices, are particularly popular with the chocolate fondue. And if you can not be sweet enough, try chocolate fondue with marshmallows!

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Which side dishes are suitable for the fondue?

Of course, that's a bit of a matter of taste - in principle, everything is possible at first. Fondue sauces such as chutney or garlic sauce are popular.Small pre-cooked potatoes and crunchy pieces of bread must not be missing in the opinion of many fondue fans. But think of a fresh salad, pickled vegetables or raw food for dipping - some vegetables in between doing well!

Here we introduce you to three classic sauces for fondue:

• Cocktail sauce: Of course you can buy cocktail sauce too - but why should you, if it is so easy homemade? The recipe: cocktail sauce
• Mango chutney: Sweet + sour + spicy - this combination is the secret of mango chutney. To the recipe: mango chutney
• Remoulade: Yogurt makes our remoulade light, pickled cucumbers, capers and herbs provide bite and aroma. To the recipe: remoulade

Prepare the fondue

What do I have to prepare for the fondue?

1. Before the fondue evening, it is recommended to try the device briefly, Because fondue equipment is often in the closet or in the basement all year round and is only used on Christmas or New Year's Eve. Nothing is more annoying than a fondue machine that does not work when the guests are already there.
2. If you do not have an electro-fondue, you have to be suitable fuel (Alcohol, gas or fuel paste, depending on the device) get.
3. Besides, of course, you have to get all the ingredients and chop them, Depending on personal ambition and creativity prepare sauces, salads or creative skewers.
4. And another tip, so you do not sit hungry in front of your fondue for too long: You should heat up fat or broth on the stove before putting the pot on the hook. The right temperatures: 180 degrees for the fat fondue, 100 degrees for the broth fondue.

What safety precautions should I take at the fondue?

The Fondue, the fondue, the pot and the fat / oil in it are very hot - there is a risk of burns! Therefore, you should fill the fondue pot only halfway, so that the hot liquid does not squirt out or overcooked.

With the fat fondue, you should pay particular attention that no fat drips into the rechaud and ignites. You should never leave it unattended! If, despite everything, it starts to burn, do not try to extinguish the fire with water, but suffocate the flames.

If you are more into raclette, we have all the tips for raclette cheese here for you. In addition, you will find many more recipe ideas for a traditional Christmas dinner and for your New Year's Eve dinner.

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