All about Raclette

Who invented the Raclette?

History

Raclette is a centuries-old tradition from the western Alps. Nowhere is raclette so deeply rooted in people's way of life as in Valais, Switzerland.

The raclette cheese

The aroma, properties and nutritional values

Raclette has gained steady popularity since its discovery. What at first was only a few herdsmen in the Alps who melted cheese over an open fire, has now become a national dish that wins over more and more fans across the countries. "Raclette" as a culinary idea is a true Swiss export success.

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How much raclette cheese per person?

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By experience, you should expect 4 raclettes per person. Of course, the gourmands ask for more... If you scrape off the raclette from the cheese, which is particularly fine, we calculate 60 grams per raclette.

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How do I scrape the cheese?

Original preparation of raclette

If you've always wanted to know how to scrape the cheese, check out this link and watch the cool video-clip.

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How to raclette

the complete video tutorial

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Raclette cheese: can I eat the crust?

In the vast majority of cases, the crust of raclette cheese can be eaten without any problems, because the cheese is sold already rind cleaned ...

Who invented the raclette oven?

History and origin of Raclette appliances

The first patents were filed in the late 1940s and early 1950s. The invention of raclette ovens goes hand in hand with the increasing popularity and spread of this culinary specialty. The inventors were from central Valais in Switzerland, the region that is also considered the home of raclette.