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Fondue

Fondue

The origin of Fondue

FAQs about Fondue

Is fondue only cheese?

No, fondue can be made with a variety of ingredients. Traditionally, cheese is the most popular choice, but other options like chocolate and oils can be used to make delicious fondues.


What are the different types of fondue?

1. Cheese Fondue – This type of fondue is made with melted cheese and white wine, usually served with bread, vegetables, and other dippable items.

2. Chocolate Fondue – This type of fondue is made with melted dark chocolate mixed with cream, served with fruit and marshmallows.

3. Oil Fondue – This type of fondue is made with hot oil and a variety of raw meats, seafood, and vegetables.

4. Broth Fondue – This type of fondue is made with boiling broth and various cooking ingredients, usually served with cooked meats, seafood, and vegetables.

5. Caramel Fondue – This type of fondue is made with melted caramel chunks and cream, served with cakes, fruits, and other desserts.


What fondue means?

Fondue is a Swiss, French, and Italian dish of melted cheese served in a communal pot, heated by a flame, and eaten by dipping bread or other foods into it.


What foods are good for fondue?

• Fruits: Apples, bananas, oranges, kiwi, pineapple, strawberries
• Vegetables: Mushrooms, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, asparagus, baby carrots, zucchini
• Breads: Cubed French or Italian bread, sourdough cubes, focaccia cubes, pita chips
• Meats: Cubed steak, cubed chicken, cooked shrimp, cooked pork, cooked fish
• Cheeses: Cubed Swiss, cubed fontina, cubed cheddar, cubed mozzarella
• Dips: Salsa, hummus, guacamole, ranch dressing, honey mustard sauce.


Types of Fondue