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Zürcher Geschnetzeltes — traditional dish from Zürich, Switzerland
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥620kcal
💪50gProtein
🌾8gCarbs
🥑40gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy

Also served in

Interlaken Lucerne

Zürcher Geschnetzeltes

How to order / say it
Say it Zürcher Geschnetzeltes — [TSOO-ruh-kuh GESH-net-zull-tuhs]
Order I'd like the Zürcher Geschnetzeltes, please.
Locally Ich hätte gerne Zürcher Geschnetzeltes, bitte.
Say locally

A creamy veal ragout flavored with white wine and cream.

Why try it?

Zürcher Geschnetzeltes is a classic Swiss dish that conveys the richness of Zürich's culinary heritage. It's an elegant yet comforting meal that represents the blend of modern Swiss cuisine with traditional techniques.

How it tastes

Tender veal slices simmered in a creamy, wine-infused sauce create a luxurious mouthfeel. The subtle acidity of the wine balances the dish, while the cream ensures a smooth, flavorful finish.

Origin & History — first documented: 1947

Emerging in the late 1940s, Zürcher Geschnetzeltes originated in Zürich and quickly became a gourmet staple, epitomizing the region's affinity for cream-based dishes.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 300 g Veal
  • 🥛 40 g Butter
  • 🥛 150 ml Cream
  • 🍷 100 ml White wine
  • 🧄 1 Onion
  • 🌾 1 tablespoon Flour

Method

  1. 1 Sauté sliced onion in butter until clear.
  2. 2 Add veal strips, browning gently.
  3. 3 Stir in flour, then deglaze with wine and cream.
  4. 4 Cook until sauce thickens and veal is tender.

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