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Nutritional Values
640kcal
34gProtein
45gCarbs
36gFat
3gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Chügelipastete
How to order / say it
Say it
Chügelipastete — [CHUE-guh-lee-pah-STET-eh]
Order
I'd like the Chügelipastete, please.
Locally
Ich hätte gerne die Chügelipastete, bitte.
Say locally
Puff pastry filled with a mixture of meatballs and savory sauce.
Why try it?
Chügelipastete is an essential component of Lucerne's culinary identity, often served at festive occasions and family gatherings. It represents the marriage between Swiss resourcefulness and gracious hospitality.
How it tastes
The dish features a flaky, buttery crust filled with juicy meatballs and a rich, velvety sauce. It's a comforting blend of textures and flavors that showcases local ingredients.
Origin & History — first documented: 1750
This dish dates back to the 18th century in Lucerne. Initially a delicacy prepared for special events, it blended French pastry techniques with Swiss ingredients, quickly becoming a staple in the region's cuisine.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 200 g puff pastry
- 🥩 200 g beef
- 🥛 50 g butter
- 🥛 100 ml milk
- 🌾 50 g bread crumbs
- 🥚 1 egg
- 🧄 1 whole onion
- 🧂 2 g nutmeg
- 🧂 10 g salt
- 🧂 5 g pepper
Method
- 1 Mix minced beef with breadcrumbs, egg, milk, diced onion, and spices to form meatballs.
- 2 Saute meatballs in butter until browned and cooked through.
- 3 Prepare puff pastry by cutting into pieces and spooning in the meatballs.
- 4 Bake in oven until pastry is golden and crispy, then serve hot.
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