British · snack
Welsh Rarebit
Welsh Rarebit reads richness 6.2, umami 5.3 and salinity 3.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a British snack, about 25 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 5.9 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.8 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 6.2 · Umami 5.3 · Salinity 3.7 · Heat 3.0 · Sourness 2.9 · Funk & Ferment 2.7 · Warm Spice 1.7 · Sweetness 1.6 · Bitterness 1.4 · Nutty 0.9 · Earthy 0.6 · Fruity 0.6 · Herbaceous 0.6
What's in it (9)
- 8 oz mature cheddar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 1/2 cup stout
- 1 tsp English mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 egg yolk
- pinch of cayenne pepper
- 4 thick slices white bread
Time & effort: about 25 min (15 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 197.4 kcal, 8.8 g protein, 10.5 g fat, 17 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Melt butter, whisk in flour to make a roux, then slowly add ale and stir until smooth.
- Melt in grated cheddar, then stir in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne, and egg yolk to make a thick sauce.
- Spread the mixture thickly onto toasted bread and grill under a broiler until bubbling and lightly scorched.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.