Malakoff à la Blaise Hermann
500 g Gruyère, grated
2 larges garlic cloves, pressed
20 g flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
1 dl Chasselas
1 cl kirsch
Salt, pepper
Nutmeg, grated
Oil for frying
12 slices round bread
Mix the Gruyère witn the garlic, flour and baking powder. Whip the eggs with the wine and kirsch, then add to the mixture above. Stir until well mixed. Season with a little salt, pepper and nutmeg. Heat the cooking oil to 160°c. Spread the cheese over the bread slices and press down well. Sprinkle the two sides of the bread slices with flour, then gentle place in the frying oil, the side without chees towards the bottom. Fry for 4 minutes. Repeat the procedure for each Malakoff. It’s important that the Malakoffs are freshly prepared and eaten hot.
In general, Malakoffs are served with a green salad, pearl onions, pickles, and a good deal of Chasselas.
Grand Cru La Côte AOC
Château de Vinzel
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