What is a raclette melter used for?
The Raclette Cheese Melter helps you create the perfect side dishes that your family and guests will enjoy. Warm your cheese slightly or savor melted gooey cheese goodness with NutriChef! Enjoy traditional melted cheese without the hassle.
How do you use a raclette cheese melter?
Once your cheese is gloriously melted, you simply slide it to the other end of the machine and directly onto your plate. Et voila! Your cheese is served.
What is needed for raclette?
The most common ingredients for a raclette party are various cheeses (see more descriptions on cheeses below), boiled potatoes, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, zucchini, bread, pickled gherkins, cured meat, bacon, and much more. Nothing that you can’t find in a common supermarket.
What is a raclette machine?
Raclette comes from the French word Raclerâ, which means “to scrape.” It is a cheese traditionally eaten in Switzerland. There are 2 kinds of raclette machines: one holds a quarter wheel of the cheese and heats it under a lamp, the other heats individual portions of cheese on little pans.
What’s the difference between raclette and fondue?
First the basics. Cheese fondue is cheese (or several different cheeses) melted in a pot with white wine and eaten with bread. With raclette, the usual custom is to take a block of cheese, grill it and then scrape off the melted, or slightly crispy, part. Raclette offers slightly more freedom to your meal.
What cheese Can you use on a raclette?
The cheese: If you can’t find cheese specifically made for raclette, use any really good melting Swiss cheese, such as Gruyere or even Appenzeller. Make sure the cheese has a flat surface to melt in front of the fire.
What meat do you use for raclette?
Cook meat ahead of time (e.g., sausage, braised beef) or serve thinly sliced raw meat (e.g., fondue beef or chicken). Fish, scallops, and shrimp cook quickly and are perfect for serving with Raclette.
Why is raclette so stinky?
Raclette cheese is semi-soft and is made from cow’s milk. This technique allows a hospitable environment for certain bacteria, giving washed-rind cheeses their distinct “stinky” smell and taste.
Is Gouda good for raclette?
In addition to traditional Raclette cheese, you can also use Camembert, Brie, sharp Cheddar, Emmental, Gorgonzola, Gouda, Gruyère, mozzarella, and Monterey Jack.