This recipe is courtesy of my friend Kate Lingley, who has skills too numerous to list here but among which is this righteous fondu, which she made for me once about 20 years ago. I thought I remembered a more robust ale, but she says it's a lager. Anyway, cheese and beer what's not to like.
30g / 1oz / 2 tbsp butter
250g / 8 oz leeks, trimmed and finely chopped
2 tbsp plain flour
250ml / 8 fl oz / 1 cup beer
315g / 10 oz / 2 1/2 cups grated cheese
pepper
The recipe calls for Caerphilly cheese but I always used Jarlsberg, so maybe not so Welsh.
Saute leeks in butter for 10 minutes till tender. Add flour and cook for 1 minute, then add lager and heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Gradually add cheese and continue to cook until melted, stirring frequently. Season with pepper.
It’s important to add the cheese gradually or it will form a big unappetizing lump.
