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Raclette
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 2 lbs of Raclette cheese
- 1.5 lbs of small potatoes
- 1 jar of cornichons (small pickles)
- 8 oz of air-dried beef or prosciutto
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 1 clove of garlic, halved
- 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the raclette grill.
- Boil the small potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain and set aside.
- Slice the Raclette cheese into thin slices and set aside.
- Arrange the air-dried beef or prosciutto, cornichons, and baguette slices on a platter.
- Rub the halved garlic clove over the surface of the raclette grill, then brush with olive oil.
- Place the slices of Raclette cheese in the individual raclette pans and place them under the grill until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- While the cheese is melting, arrange the boiled potatoes, pickles, and cured meats on individual plates.
- Once the cheese is melted, carefully scrape it onto the plates using a spatula.
- Serve the melted cheese with the potatoes, pickles, and cured meats, and enjoy with the baguette slices.
Raclette is a traditional Swiss dish that dates back to the medieval period. The name "raclette" comes from the French word "racler," which means "to scrape." The dish originated in the Alpine regions of Switzerland, where shepherds would melt cheese over an open fire and scrape it onto boiled potatoes, pickles, and onions. Today, raclette is enjoyed all over the world, especially in Switzerland, France, and Germany. The dish has evolved to include a variety of accompaniments such as cured meats, bread, and vegetables. In restaurants, chefs often use special raclette grills to melt the cheese and serve it tableside for a fun and interactive dining experience. For the best raclette experience, visit the Swiss Alps where you can enjoy the dish in its authentic setting. The key to a perfect raclette lies in the quality of the cheese, which should be a semi-firm cow's milk cheese with a rich, nutty flavor. While traditional raclette is melted by an open fire, modern adaptations use raclette grills or special melting machines to achieve the same gooey, delicious result.
60 min
4
600 calories
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