Bonapart Fondue
Featuring Selection International Italian Pinot Grigio

Servings: 4 Preparation: 15 Minutes Cooking: 5 Minutes

250ml(1 cup)   Boiling Water

20g (2/3 oz)    Dried Shiitake Mushrooms

45ml (3 Tbsp)  Butter

2                    Shallots, chopped finely

500g (1 Unit)   Bonaparte Cheese, peeled and diced

30ml (2 Tbsp)  Corn Starch

250ml (1 Cup) Selection International Italian Pinot Grigio

10ml (2 Tsp)    Garlic, minced

For Dipping      Blanched asparagus tips, bread cubes, and tiny new potatoes Sufficient         (cooked and halved)                                                          Quantity

In a bowl, pour the boiling water over the dried mushrooms, cover and let sit for 30 minutes. Drain, reserving the soaking liquid. Chop the rehydrated mushrooms, return to the soaking liquid and set aside.

In a saucepan, melt the butter and sweat the shallots for 5 minutes. Add the chopped mushrooms and their liquid. Bring to a boil and reduce until the liquid is almost completely evaporated. Add the wine and bring to a boil.

In a bowl, toss the Bonaparte with the corn starch. Add one third of the cheese to the saucepan and stir gently with a wooden spoon. Repeat with  the remaining cheese, one-third at a time.

Heat the mixture to just below boiling. It should be nice and smooth but not too thick.

Remove from heat and stir in the minced garlic.

Serve in a fondue pot with the bread and vegetables for dipping.

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