Burgundy & Lyonnais — Cheese & Dairy
Heating too fast or too high (metton becomes stringy and grainy). Using industrial metton (underfermented, bland). Adding too much butter (defeats the point of this lean cheese). Not stirring continuously (lumps form). Serving cold from the fridge (too firm, flavor muted).
Heating too fast or too high (metton becomes stringy and grainy). Using industrial metton (underfermented, bland). Adding too much butter (defeats the point of this lean cheese). Not stirring continuously (lumps form). Serving cold from the fridge (too firm, flavor muted).
Cancoillotte connects to similar techniques: Welsh rarebit (melted cheese preparation), Korean cheese buldak (melted cheese topping), Swiss fondue (melted cheese for dipping).
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