What side dishes go with cheese fondue?

Table of Contents:

1. What side dishes go with cheese fondue?
2. What steak is best for fondue?
3. Can you use olive oil for fondue?
4. Can you cook vegetables in oil fondue?
5. Do you steam broccoli for fondue?
6. Is fondue deep fried?
7. Do you blanch veggies for fondue?
8. Do you cook vegetables before fondue?
9. How do you have a successful fondue party?
10. How do I steam broccoli for fondue?
11. What can you dip in chocolate fondue?
12. How do you blanch broccoli?

What side dishes go with cheese fondue?

What to Dip in Cheese Fondue

• Bread. Crusty bread is usually the #1 pick for cheese fondue because, well, it's the best at soaking up all its cheesy goodness. ...
• Apples & Pears. ...
• Broccoli & Cauliflower. ...
• Bell Peppers. ...
• Roasted Potatoes. ...
• Meatballs. ...
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts. ...
• Filet Mignon.

What steak is best for fondue?

The Best Cut of Beef for Fondue The best cuts, although generally more expensive, are tenderloin or filet mignon. This will cook to your taste, rare, medium or well done—and remain juicy and tender. Sirloin is another option which can work well.

Can you use olive oil for fondue?

Neutral Flavors Many of the oils used for fondue will impart some flavor to your meat when it's cooked. ... For a Mediterranean take on fondue, olive oil is a good choice. However, when you want something neutral, canola oil is the best choice—closely followed by peanut oil and grapeseed oil.

Can you cook vegetables in oil fondue?

In traditional fondue Bourguignonne, diners cook beef, chicken, shrimp and vegetables in the oil. Vegetables and beef can be cooked to the diner's preference, but it is essential to cook chicken and seafood completely to avoid food poisoning.

Do you steam broccoli for fondue?

1 Mix everything except broccoli in double-boiler. 2 Melt over medium-low heat to prevent scorching; pour into fondue pot for service. 3 Serve with steamed broccoli florets.

Is fondue deep fried?

Fondue, not deep-fry With oil poaching, you don't get the colour or the crispness you get with deep-frying. However, the food is slowly cooked in the oil, and it takes on a silk texture. You've probably at least heard of olive oil poached fish, the same idea.

Do you blanch veggies for fondue?

Blanched vegetables: broccoli, asparagus, green beans, snow peas, or snap peas. Blanch in a pot of lightly salted boiling water for a minute or two to soften them up just a bit. Drain them well before putting them out on a serving tray.

Do you cook vegetables before fondue?

Prepare Vegetables: Trim, wash, and cut into bite size pieces. If serving a dense vegetable (i.e. potatoes), it is best to cook them until they are crisp tender before dipping in fondue.

How do you have a successful fondue party?

7 Tips for a Successful Fondue Party

1. The More Pots the Merrier. While fondue pots come with six to eight forks, it's nearly impossible for that many people to share one pot, unless you are crowded around a very small round table. ...
2. Know Your Meat Safety. ...
3. Hot Pot. ...
4. Manage the Mess. ...
5. Fondue Fridge Clean-Out. ...
6. Perfect Prepping. ...
7. Dazzle with Extras.

How do I steam broccoli for fondue?

Place a candle underneath a wire rack or warm a fondue pot. Transfer cheese sauce to fondue pot or place saucepan over wire rack and burning candle. To simmering, salted water, add broccoli and cook florets, covered, 3 minutes.

What can you dip in chocolate fondue?

The Dippers Some of my favorite dippers include bananas, pineapple, strawberries, rice crispy treats, graham crackers, green apples, cinnamon bears, oreos, and marshmallows.

How do you blanch broccoli?

Blanch the broccoli florets: Fill a large bowl with water and ice cubes and set aside, near the stove. Bring a medium-sized pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Carefully place the broccoli in the boiling water and let cook for 1 minute (for firm broccoli) or 2 minutes for a more tender texture.