The dish that we will introduce to you from now on is definitely a must for all cheese lovers! “Raclette” or this melted cheese is the best part of cold weather in France, where people gather around and enjoy their meals with the fun raclette grill.
So raclette is both the name of the semi-hard type of cheese which originated in the Swiss Alpine region and the name of the dish in the form of melted cheese placed on top of food.
French Raclette
The name raclette is derived from the verb “racler” meaning “to scrape” in French that is how people serve the dish. Even though its origin place is Switzerland, it is one of the beloved French foods which is quickly spread all over the region.
Also, we have this kind of cheese in France in the part of the Alps, and it was originally called roasted cheese!
Flavored Raclette
Raclette cheeses are easy to find at the grocery stores and also come with a variety of flavors such as smoked, pepper, chili, and garlic. There are also the type that is traditionally made from cow’s milk, and the type that is made from sheep’s milk.
How to Serve Raclette
We do not intend to eat raclette cheese raw but grill it and then scrape the melted cheese onto other ingredients, which are always boiled or grilled potatoes, pieces of bread, gherkins, charcuterie, and cold cuts. Moreover, it is usually served with white wines or other light varieties.
Raclette dish requires very little preparation and can accommodate many people using a block of cheese. It is a very family and friendly dish, especially during the cold weather!
How Does Raclette Taste?
Raclette is an aromatic type of cheese that has a creamy texture, melting well, but doesn’t have an intense flavor. It is a kind of mild, salty flavor, while French raclette is especially smooth and butter. Also, the scent gets stronger the more it is aged.
Benefits
Raclette cheese is beneficial to your health! It is nutritious, lactose-free, gluten-free, and high in protein, fat, calcium, and vitamins A, with no carbs so that people can also enjoy raclette with the keto diet.
Just heating the cheese and scraping off the melted part can make your boring meal more interesting and fun with friends and family. So, let’s try the raclette cheese at home with your favorite ingredients and appreciate the favorite of the French!
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