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Welsh Rarebit

UK

Welsh Rarebit

A British savoury toast topped with a rich cheese and mustard sauce.

~20 mintotal~368 kcalper serving~18g protein~22g carbs~23g fat

Estimated. Worked out from the ingredients using the UK food composition tables, so treat it as a guide rather than a measurement. A typical recipe lands within about a quarter of the true figure. Makes about 4.

Ingredients

  • 200g mature cheddar, grated
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 100ml milk or ale
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 4 slices thick-cut bread
  • Salt & pepper

Cooking Steps

  1. Melt butter, add flour, and whisk 1 minute

  2. Add milk or ale gradually, stirring until smooth

  3. Add cheese, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir until melted

  4. Remove from heat and beat in egg yolk

  5. Toast bread lightly on both sides

  6. Spread cheese mixture thickly over toast

  7. Place under a hot grill for 2-3 minutes until bubbling and golden

Optional Enhancements

  • Add leeks sautéed in butter
  • Add paprika or cayenne pepper
  • Add chopped chives
  • Add a splash of cream for richness

Plant & Growing Tips

  • Leeks: Sow indoors Feb-April. Plant out when pencil-thick. Water well during dry spells
  • Herbs: Chives, parsley, and thyme grow well in pots. Trim regularly

Natural Pest Control

  • Leek moth: use mesh netting
  • Slugs: copper tape or eggshell barriers
  • Herbs: companion plant to deter aphids

Harvest

  • Leeks: Harvest when stems 2-3cm wide. Pull gently after loosening soil
  • Herbs: Pick leaves regularly for continual production

Storing & Freezing

Best served immediately. Cheese mixture can be made ahead and refrigerated 2 days.

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