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Thursday, 09 September 2010

Raclette with new potatoes

Now made in South Africa, Raclette melts to a velvety creaminess and warm golden colour.

Melted over hot new potatoes and served with cold meats and red onion pickle, it makes the ideal quick meal.

Ingredients

2 red Onions
5ml sugar
90ml red wine vinegar
½ tsp salt
generous pinch of dried dill
500g new potatoes
250g Raclette
salt & ground black pepper
selection of salami, sausages or country-style ham, to serve

First make the pickle.

Spread out sliced onions in a dish, pour over boiling water to cover and leave to soak until cold.
Meanwhile, mix the sugar, vinegar, salt and dill in a small pan.
Heat gently, stirring until the sugar has dissolved, then cool.
Drain the onions, pour the vinegar mixture over, cover and leave for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

Now prepare the rest...

Boil the potatoes in their skins, then drain and place in a roasting tin.
Preheat the grill.
Season the potatoes and arrange the Raclette on top.
Place under the heat until the cheese melts.
Serve hot with sliced cold meats.
Drain the excess vinegar from the pickled red onion and serve the pickle with the potatoes.

Enjoy.

Serves 4

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