What is Welsh Rarebit?

Welsh Rarebit Day - 3rd September

What is Welsh Rarebit?

Welsh rarebit (or Welsh rabbit as originally spelled) is a traditional but famous Welsh dish. Basically, it’s a combination of hot melted Caerphilly cheese on toast which is a winning combination on any day. Some still call it posh Cheese on Toast which let’s face it, doesn’t sound half as good as Welsh Rarebit, does it? Welsh rarebit is more than cheese on toast - it needs Caerphilly cheese, beer, Worcester sauce and mustard, and that's why it tastes so good - see the Welsh rarebit recipe below. Welsh rarebit day is celebrated in Wales on each 3rd September - but it's just so good, its best eaten all year around!

Welsh Rarebit Recipe

With any dish is as popular as Welsh Rarebit, there are always many, many different recipes and variations on the theme. However here is a traditional recipe to follow.

Ingredients

• 50g/2oz flour
• 50g/2oz salted butter
• 250ml/9oz strong bitter beer, warmed
• 250g/9oz strong Caerphilly cheese, grated
• 2tsp mustard of your choice,
• 2 tbsp Worcester sauce
• Black pepper to taste
• 4 large slices of bread – try brown granary bread

Method

1. In a small saucepan melt the butter and make a roux with the flour. Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring to prevent the roux from burning. Stir in the warm beer by degrees, until you have a thick but smooth sauce. Add the grated cheese and stir until melted. You should now have a thick paste. Mix in the mustard and Worcestershire sauce and season well with black pepper.
2. Lightly toast and butter the bread, then pile up the cheesy mixture on each slice. Cook under a hot grill for a few minutes, until browned and bubbling. And that is a traditional Welsh rarebit.

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