Swiss foods are full of love and creams! The country is world famed for its dedicated manufacturing of the most mouth-watering types of cheese and chocolate that has no match. The simple delicate home-grown ingredients are brought together into a lip-smacking synthesis. From desserts to savory snacking options, the people here know how to make their platters worth every bite. Here are some 6 foods that you must try when you are in Switzerland.
1. Swiss Emmental Cheese
Remember that cheese that was chased by Jerry the mouse? It is exactly the Emmental cheese with unexpected holes and probably those deep caves where the nouse would live thrilling episodes. It can be eaten sliced in a sandwich or on a charcuterie board with wine and olives. It can be well eaten in burgers and pasta because they melt easily and taste delicious! And yes, a great source of protein.
2. Veal and Mushroom Ragout
Things get interesting when veal and mushroom come together to make a sizzling pair. The dish is quite a heart warmer for days when you are overwhelmed with emotions or wish to be. The dish is smeared in white, tomato, olive oil, and butter to give out a delicious relish of chewiness and wet crunch with each bite. Enriched with the goodness of both, it makes for a filling lunch item that is well-loved by tourists!
3. Cheese Fondue
Cheese Fondue uses Swiss cheese, wine, and garlic to create a stretchy melted cheese bowl that can be eaten with anything you want to. A delectable food option without fail, people like to have roasted potatoes, cucumbers, apples, different cuts of meat, cauliflowers, buttered bites of bread, etc. dipped and curled into the fondue. Many have become addicted to its savory hints. Feeling adventurous? Try dipping soft shrimps.
4. Swiss Rosti
If you love hash browns, you will probably become a fan of Rosti. It is the thinly shredded potatoes that are made into pancakes and roasted in a flat pan till golden brown. What you get on your plate is a pancake-looking potato rosti that is crusty and extremely crispy on the outside. You can, again, cut your rosti like a pizza and dip the slice in your favorite sauces. Many times you can expect their special cheese melting on the inside waiting to reach you!
5. Birchermuesli
This is yet another muesli that you would expect as your hotel breakfast but a lot of love goes into this important fuel. Your favorite oat but flakier is poured in with yogurt and topped heavily with berries, fruits, dry fruits, and maple syrup, among other good stuff. Yes, it is the swiss muesli you have been overdoing all this time. The nutrient value, as implied before, remains richly adhered to your diet.
6. Alplermagronen
This one is an instant pick of many. Had a bad day? Turn to Alplermagronen. Want to spend luxuriously? Turn to Alplermagronen. This is a Swiss take on pasta that is thick and creamy to your liking. It is also loaded with crunchy bacon and potato bits all over to bless it with ultimate comfort. You may even get rewarded with great applesauce on the side and some boiled potatoes!
When in Switzerland, you couldn’t help but notice a variety of food items being dipped and rolled in cheese fondue. It is the ultimate gravy, sauce, dipping salsa, and seasoning, all in one. Swiss people know well their cheese and experiment with chocolate. They don’t rely on derivatives and depend much on the traditional ways of cooking because bring out the most flavors effortlessly. Pack in some quality cheese to take back home too!