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Saffron risotto.
Bündner Nusstorte A super-tasty, caramelised nut-filled pastry, the ‘Bündner Nusstorte’ originates from the canton of Graubünden. Here, it can be found in many bakeries – so on your next visit, be sure to order one. The simple recipe of shortcrust pastry with a filling of caramelised sugar, cream and chopped nuts (mostly walnuts) is simply delicious. Saffron risotto Did you know that saffron is grown in the Swiss canton of Valais? Thus, it seems no wonder that saffron risotto is actually a traditional Ticino dish which often gets served with a raw sausage made with pork, spices and red wine. This comforting dish is slowly cooked with onions, stock, wine, cheese and, of course, saffron. Rosti A staple of Swiss cuisine, the famous rosti consists of thinly grated potatoes which
are fried until crisp and golden. Originally a breakfast dish for farmers, it is now found throughout the country and across mealtimes. Team it up with salty bacon, fried egg and melted raclette cheese, and you will have a delicacy not to be missed! Fondue A visit to Switzerland simply needs to include a fondue – even if it might seem clichéd. However, it has been a musthave for any local or visitor to the country for centuries. And for good reason too: it is beautifully tasty and a proper winter meal. How to do it? Dunk rustic bread into melted cheeses which are infused with wine and garlic and which bubble over an open flame. A glass of white wine goes perfectly with it.
the menu. This dish is a Zurich-style ragout of veal and mushrooms, and is both hearty and delicious. Made of sliced veal, calves’ kidneys and sweetbreads which are sautéed in a gravy of butter, onions, white wine, cream and mushrooms, this old-school favourite is one not to be missed out on. On the following pages, find out what tasty products, must-visit restaurants and innovative delicacies Switzerland’s culinary entrepreneurs have brought to the market recently.
‘Zurcher geschnetzeltes’ If you are planning on visiting any restaurant in Switzerland soon, chances are that you will find ‘Zurcher geschnetzeltes’ on Issue 64 | July 2018 | 29