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Nutritional Values
650kcal
20gProtein
50gCarbs
40gFat
5gFibre
450 gServing
* Per serving · 450 g. May vary.
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🥛 Dairy
Papet Vaudois
How to order / say it
Say it
Papet Vaudois — [pah-PAY voh-DWAH]
Order
I'd like the papet vaudois, please.
Locally
Je voudrais le papet vaudois, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally
Leeks and potatoes stewed with cream, typically served with sausage.
Why try it?
Papet Vaudois is a regional Swiss specialty showcasing the vibrant produce of the Vaud region. It's a comforting, robust dish that embodies the culinary traditions and warmth of Swiss home cooking.
How it tastes
The dish has a creamy, rich texture with a slight tang from the cream. The leeks bring sweetness, while the potatoes provide a hearty base. The addition of sausage introduces a savory, earthy element to the ensemble.
Origin & History — first documented: 1910
Hailing from the Vaud region, Papet Vaudois has been a traditional dish since the early 20th century. It was created to make use of local vegetables during the cold months, becoming a staple winter dish in Swiss households.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🧄 200 g Leeks
- 🥕 300 g Potatoes
- 🥩 200 g Sausage
- 🥛 100 ml Cream
- 🧂 1 teaspoon Salt
Method
- 1 Cut leeks and potatoes into small pieces.
- 2 Cook leeks in a pot until soft.
- 3 Add potatoes, cream, and seasonings to the pot.
- 4 Simmer until the vegetables are tender, then add sausage and cook until heated through.
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