Mint Fondue Recipes

MINT FONDUE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and orange juice; stir until smooth. Add mint; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 2 minutes. Strain; pour into a small fondue pot or chafing dish. Keep warm over low heat. Serve with fruit and cake for dipping.

CHOCOLATE MINT APPLE FONDUE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the milk, chocolate chips and peppermint patties. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until smooth. Serve warm with apples.

MEAT FONDUE

Steps:

• Prepare your sauces (see below) in advance, and put in little bowls around the fondue burner, along with the meat, bread and salad. Season the meat.
• When your guests are ready to eat, fill your fondue pan half-full of vegetable oil and heat on the hob until it's hot, but not smoking. You're aiming for around 190C, but if you haven't got a thermometer, throw in a cube of bread - when it takes about 30 secs to brown, it's ready.
• Put the fondue burner on the table carefully so that it's stable, then, following the manufacturer's instructions, light the flame and put the pan on top.
• Give each guest a fondue fork for dunking the meat in the hot oil. It should take 25-30 secs for rare, 30-35 secs for medium and 45-60 secs for well done. When the meat is cooked, dip it into the sauces, and pile it onto the bread. If you have some raw king prawns to cook in the fondue, they work really well too. CORRECTION NOTICEPlease be informed that in the July issue of BBC Good Food Magazine, it incorrectly stated that the temperature of the oil in this recipe should be 375C, the correct temperature of the oil should be 375 Fahrenheit or 190C. SaucesHorseradish sauceMix 1 tbsp grated horseradish with 3 tbsp sour cream, juice 1 lemon and a pinch each of salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Chill until serving. Chilli vinegarMix 3 tbsp white wine vinegar with 2 tsp sugar, 1 garlic clove, grated, and 1 medium red chilli, finely chopped. Set aside until needed. Salsa verdePut handful each parsley, basil, mint, coriander and tarragon in a blender with 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 anchovies and 1 garlic clove, grated. Whizz together. AïoliMix 3 tbsp mayo with juice 1 lemon, 1 tsp Dijon mustard and 1 garlic clove, grated. Chill until needed.

CHOCOLATE MINT FONDUE

Steps:

• Combine chocolate and cream in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water or in a metal bowl placed in a pan of simmering water.
• Heat until the chocolate is melted, stirring constantly. (Alternatively, combine chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, stirring every 30 to 45 seconds. Be careful not to let the chocolate burn.).
• Pour into a warm fondue pot or into a serving bowl that can be kept warm. Add liqueur; stir gently to combine. Keep warm over low heat.

TOMATO FONDUE

Steps:

• Cook the minced shallots or scallions in butter, in a small frying pan or saucepan, for a minute or 2 without browning. Then add the tomato and cook over moderately high heat for several minutes until juices have exuded and tomato pulp has thickened enough to hold its shape lightly in a spoon. Season carefully to taste. Just before serving, fold in the herbs.

MINT CHOCOLATE FONDUE

Steps:

• 1. Warm chocolate and add the liqueur.
• 2. Grate the chocolate coarsely, add to cream, and stir until melted.
• 3. Place on a candle warmer.
• Tip: Watch out that the fondue does not burn or become too thick. If necessary, thin it with a little water, strong coffee, cream or cognac.