Welsh rarebit
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With just five ingredients used and a twenty minute preparation time, Andrew Mackenzie's Welsh rarebit recipe is just the tonic for a lazy brunch or breakfast in bed. Using good quality ale and bread will make this rarebit even more joyful.
First published in 2015
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Ingredients
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- 200ml of ale
- 200g of cheddar, grated
- 1 1/4 tsp English mustard
- 20g of egg yolk
- 4 slices of white bread
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Method
1
Start by reducing the ale. Pour into a small saucepan and reduce to 100ml on a gentle boil. Remove from the heat and allow to cool
- 200ml of ale
2
In a seperate saucepan, combine the mustard, cheese and egg yolk, then gradually stir in the reduced ale
- 200g of cheddar, grated
- 1 1/4 tsp English mustard
- 20g of egg yolk
3
Place the saucepan on a low-medium heat and stir until the cheese has melted, do not bring to the boil. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly while stirring, but do not allow to set
4
Toast both sides of the bread under the grill. Top with the cheese sauce then place under a hot grill until golden and bubbling. Serve immediately with a light green salad
- 4 slices of white bread
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