Welsh Rabbit
From The Household Cyclopedia - of General Information (1881).
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A historical recipe
The Household Cyclopedia - of General Information, by Unknown (1881).
United Kingdom
Known as a British recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
From an old book: a historical recipe, not current advice. Its methods, additives and storage may be unsafe by today's standards.
Ingredients
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1 ingredient
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a glass of Madeira
Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
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Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.
Method
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- Cut your cheese into small slips, if soft;
- if hard, grate it down.
- Have ready a spirit-of-wine lamp, etc., and deep block-tin dish;
- put in the cheese with a lump of butter, and set it over the lamp.
- Have ready the yolk of an egg whipped, with half a glass of Madeira, and as much ale or beer;
- stir your cheese when melted, till it is thoroughly mixed with the butter, then add gradually the egg and wine;
- keep stirring till it forms a smooth mass.
- Season with Cayenne and grated nutmeg.
- To be eaten with a thin hot toast.
Cookware for this recipe
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Saucepan
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Whisk
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Chef's knife
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Grater
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Wooden spoon