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Raclette — traditional dish from Valais Alps, Switzerland
Main course Vegetarian

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥900kcal
💪38gProtein
🌾48gCarbs
🥑62gFat
🌿6gFibre
⚖️450 gServing

* Per serving · 450 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy

Also served in

Geneva Interlaken

Raclette

How to order / say it
Say it Raclette — [rah-KLET]
Order I would like raclette, please.
Locally Ich hätte gerne Raclette, bitte.
Say locally

Melted cheese served over boiled potatoes, often with pickles and onions.

Why try it?

Raclette is more than just a dish; it's a culinary tradition that encourages gathering and sharing. This warm, hearty meal is deeply rooted in Swiss alpine culture and reflects the country's cheese heritage.

How it tastes

Raclette cheese melts smoothly and has a rich, nutty flavor with a slightly tangy edge. The potatoes absorb its creaminess, and the sharpness of pickles and onions balances the dish beautifully.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Raclette dates back to medieval times in the Swiss Alps and was initially a meal for shepherds. It rose to prominence in the late 19th century and is now a celebrated winter dish across Switzerland.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥛 400 g Valais raclette cheese
  • 🥕 500 g waxy potatoes
  • 🥕 100 g cornichons
  • 🥕 80 g pickled pearl onions
  • 🧂 2 g black pepper
  • 🧂 1 g paprika

Method

  1. 1 Boil the potatoes in their skins until tender, then keep them hot.
  2. 2 Place cheese cut-side under a raclette grill or melt slices gently.
  3. 3 Scrape the bubbling cheese over each potato portion.
  4. 4 Serve immediately with cornichons, pickled onions, pepper, and paprika.

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