A perfect pairing of the delicious ocean flavours of mussels and the refreshing profile of Stella Artois beer, this mouth-watering fondue also stands out for its gourmet dipping ingredients. Parsnip ribbons topped with creamy ricotta sauce and dipped in a beer, maple and rosemary broth are simply divine and will leave you wanting more! With a good Stella Artois as a pairing and artisanal chips as a side dish, this is a fondue meal that will satisfy any appetite!
Ingredients
When using the Evolution Mini, reduce the amount of ingredients by about one-third.
FOR THE BEER AND ROSEMARY BROTH
3 litres of chicken stock
2 330 ml bottles of Stella Artois beer
1 cup of 35% cream for cooking
½ cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
5 cloves of garlic
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
FOR THE GARLIC CHIVES AND ROSEMARY WHIPPED CHEESE
One 400g Ricotta cheese container
2 tablespoons of olive oil
30 grams (1/3 cup) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2-3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 bag of minced chives
1 sprig of rosemary (leaves removed and minced)
Lots of salt and pepper
SUGGESTED INGREDIENTS
Fresh mussels
Baby spinach
Parsnip ribbons
Russet potato ribbons
Pickled artichokes
Cheese curds
SUGGESTED SIDE
Thick homemade chips
Preparation
Use a blender to whip the ricotta and olive oil for 3 to 5 minutes until creamy. Add the remaining sauce ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavours bind.
Combine all broth ingredients but the cream in a large pot, bring to a boil and maintain for 3 minutes.
Reduce, add the cream and simmer for another 15 minutes, stirring regularly. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Strain the broth through a sieve and pour it into the Fondussimo bowl.
A few tips
To prepare the parsnip and potato ribbons, remove the skin with a peeler, then cut the flesh into long strips. To preserve the colour of the potato ribbons, immerse them in cold acidic water (with lemon or vinegar).
For even tastier mussels, scoop out a small amount of broth and use the shells like little spoons to enjoy it.