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Welsh Rabbit

Serves 2
 
 
There is an eternal debate about the derivation of the name of this classic British dish. Is it rabbit or rarebit and why? What does it all mean? I think it means it's a funny name either way and sounds delicious whatever it's called, so people keep talking about it, if not actually eating it. As some recipes direct, it's possible to make a rabbit, or rarebit, without an egg yolk. But it won't get light and puffy and hold onto the bread as this one does. It'll be more like fondue, and better mopped up with bread than broiled on it, though there's nothing wrong with that. Either way, rabbit is a snack or light meal that goes particularly well with beer, red wine, or port.
4   ounces cheddar cheese, shredded or grated, or 1 1/3 to 1 1/2 cups shredded or grated combination of firm cheeses
     
2 splashes Worcestershire sauce
     
1   egg yolk
1/2   teaspoon dry mustard
     
1-2 tablespoons milk or beer
     
4   slices white bread

    1. In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients -- except the white bread -- and, with a fork, mix together well.

    2. Toast the bread on both sides (either in the oven or in a toaster).

    3. Spread one side of the toast with the cheese mixture, than place under the broiler until bubbly.

    4. Serve immediately.

 
 
 
- From What To Cook When You Think There's Nothing In The House To Eat: More Than 175 Recipes And Meal Ideas. New York: HarperPerennial (HarperCollins), 1992. 275p.-
 
 
 
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