Savoyarde Fondue

Also known as the "Queen" of fondues, La Savoyarde opts for 3 famous cheeses from the province. Its taste for unique sensation comes from the so powerful union of Beaufort, Reblochon and County.In a saucepan or pot already filled with garlic, a glass of white wine is sprinkled among the people who will savor the preparation. The cheeses are then cut into small pieces so as to facilitate their melts. To prepare this specialty of Annecy, you must bring a wooden spoon to stir the mixture.How to taste it? It's simple ! Simply dip rolls, stuck on a fork, in the cheese paste. When the fondue is almost finished, some tasters add whole eggs for the preparation to finish in omelette.In Annecy, this nice little dish is savored with family to mark the friendliness and respect of others. Since it is highly nutritious, all the members, young and old alike, are invited to taste it especially in winter time when the Savoyard fondue can be an excellent comforting.It is a mountain dish that has been well accepted by the Annecy. Previously, the old consumed it in autumn and winter when the cattle return to the alp. It is a specialty that brought together the shepherds of yesteryear to meet and forget together the freshness of winter.How to prepare Savoyard fondue? You will need butter, garlic, white wine of your choice, potato starch, nutmeg, pepper, a huge piece of bread and of course, 3 cheeses, the pillars from the preparation: Beaufort, County and Reblochon.How is the cooking done? Cut the cheese into cubes. You can either keep the crusts or remove them according to your preferences. Prepare the garlic and grated it finely. Then rub the edges of the pot for the latter to be favorably. Also add 2 cloves of garlic at the bottom of the skillet. Later, add all the butter and simmer over low heat.Then comes the moment when we go to the real preparation of the Savoyard fondue. When the aroma of garlic and butter are strong enough, if not pungent, pour all the cheese into the skillet and add the wine. Sprinkle the potato starch paste and stir until the mixture is even.Finally ready, appreciate the dish with bread and eat it while still very hot! Enjoy your meal !