Israeli Recipes

Israeli Fondue Recipe

2 avocados, halved and stoned
3 tsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic, halved
6 fluid ounces dry white wine
12 ounced grated Edam cheese
2 tsp cornflour
5 Tbsp smetana or thick sour cream
Cubes of sesame-coated French bread
and red and green pepper (capsicum) for dippers


Scoop out flesh from avocados into a bowl and mash until smooth with lemon juice. Rub the inside of the fondue pot with cut clove of garlic. Pour in wine and heat until bubbling. Over a gentle heat, stir in cheese and cook until melted, stirring frequently. In a small bowl, blend cornflour smoothly with smetana or sour cream, then add to cheese mixture with mashed avocados. Continue to cook for 4 to 5 minutes until thick and smooth, stirring frequently. Serve with cubes of bread and red and green pepper.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Recipe by: About.com

posted by rebecca @ 12:50 AM