Savory Swiss cuisine
Try a sampling of some dishes straight from the Alps
Where in the World has Matt been? |
 | Slide show |
 | Where in the World is Matt Lauer? Explore the countries Matt Lauer visited on his annual trek around the globe. more photos |
If you are fond of fondue and interested in sampling some Swiss cuisine, Chef Dan Daniell, owner of "Chez Heini in Zermatt, Switzerland, shares these recipes live from the Swiss Alps on "Today."
Rosti (Pronounced Rosh-Tee)
Serves 4
Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds of potatoes
1/2 onion, minced (about 3/4 cup)
4 ounces smoked bacon, finely diced
1 tablespoon butter
Directions
Boil the potatoes with the skin for 30 minutes. let them get cold, then peel and grate. Put butter into frying pan, add bacon and onion, stir, then add grated potatoes. Fry on both sides until brown.
Fondue
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups white wine
1 pound raclette cheese, grated
1/2 pound gruyere cheese, grated
1/2 pound tilsiter cheese, grated
4 cloves garlic, cut in half
Grated nutmeg to taste
1 tablespoon cherry schnapps
1 tablespoon potato flour
Directions
Rub the pan with garlic. Add white wine and boil it. Add all other ingredients and stir. Let boil for 2 minutes. Pour in cherry schnapps and potato flour for binding and stir.
Use bread and potatoes to dip into fondue.
- Discuss Story On Newsvine
- Rate Story:
View popularLowHigh - Instant Message
MORE FROM WHERE IN THE WORLD IS MATT LAUER? |
 Where in the world is Matt Lauer? Section Front |
| Add Where in the world is Matt Lauer? headlines to your news reader: |