Swiss Cuisine
Raclette
Description
Raclette - a Swiss dish of melted cheese. Traditionally, herders in the Alps put the cheese close to the fire and scraped off the melted part. The modern way of serving is a special grill machine, which is placed on the table. As a garnish can be used boiled potatoes, pickled cucumbers and onions, as well as capers.
Fondue
Description
Swiss fondue - is a dish of melted cheese with the addition of wine, Kirsch, garlic and spices. Prepared in a special heat-resistant pot - caquelon. Served with bread, cut into cubes. The bread is speared on a fondue fork and dipped into the cheese mixture. Fondue is usually served with the same wine, which was used in its preparation.
Basel Flour Soup (Mehlsuppe)
Description
Basel Flour Soup is a simple soup made from roasted flour, broth or water, onions, butter and cheese. This dish is associated with the Basel Carnival (Basler Fasnacht).
Röschti
Description
Röschti - is a popular Swiss dish made from grated potatoes with the addition of vegetable oil. It was originally a farmer's breakfast in the canton of Bern. Today it is served as a main dish or a side dish.