All you need to know about Swiss cheese
Switzerland is famous for its cheese, and if you’re visiting, you must know the essentials! From world-renowned varieties to traditional Swiss dishes like fondue and 라끌렛, here’s your guide to understanding Swiss cheese!
The Most Famous Swiss Cheeses
Switzerland produces over 450 types of cheese, but let’s focus on the two most famous ones—one known worldwide and the other a national treasure.
Emmentaler – The International Stark
If you’ve ever heard someone say “Swiss cheese,” they’re probably talking about Emmentaler. This is the cheese with the iconic holes, known as “eyes,” formed during fermentation.
- Size: The largest Swiss cheese, weighing up to 120 kg per wheel.
- Flavors by Age:
- 4 months – Mild and nutty.
- 8 months – Fruity and complexity.
- 12 months – Strong, aromatic, and crumbly.
Le Gruyère – Switzerland’s National Treasure
Gruyère is the most beloved cheese in Switzerland. It can only be produced in a few select cantons using the finest Swiss milk.
- Aging process:
- 6-9 months – Smooth, refined, with sweet undertones.
- 10+ months – Known as Réserve, with a full, aromatic taste.
- 18 months+ – Extra-matured for intense, robust flavors.
Traditional Swiss Cheese Dishes
No trip to Switzerland is complete without trying Fondue and Raclette, two legendary dishes that bring people together.
퐁듀
퐁듀는 프랑스어 단어 fondre,“녹는다.” 녹은 치즈가 공동 냄비에 제공되는 사회적 요리이며, 식당은 긴 고정 된 포크를 사용하여 빵을 담그는 사회적 요리입니다.
- 전통적인 퐁듀 치즈 :
- Gruyèreère
- Emmentaler
- 풍부한 풍미를 위해 종종 혼합됩니다.
- 재미있는 사실: Fondue는 단지 치즈를위한 것이 아닙니다! 초콜릿 퐁듀도 있습니다. 달콤한 치아가 있다면 스위스 초콜릿에 대한 초보자 가이드!
라끌렛 즐기기!
Raclette는 치즈와 식사 자체를 모두 언급합니다. 그것은 발레 지역에서 시작되었으며 전통적으로있었습니다 열린 화재로 녹은 다음 접시에 긁혔습니다.
- 제공되는 방법 :
- 녹은 치즈는 뜨거운 감자에 긁히는 것입니다.
- Cornichons (피클)와 절인 양파와 함께 제공됩니다.
- Many Swiss homes use tabletop Raclette grills, where cheese slices are melted in small trays.
Now that you know the essentials, it’s time to try them yourself! Swiss cheese is all about great flavors and good company.
