Take a bite out of Switzerland

By Globaltimes.cn-Agencies, Published: 2017-01-10 15:16:42

The first traditional Swiss dish you should familiarize yourself with is fondue, or cheese hotpot. To enjoy this classic Swiss delicacy, you need to get your hands on cheese, white wine, lemon juice and a little garlic. One simple cooking method is to mix the melted cheese, white wine and lemon juice in a pot rubbed with garlic, dipping bread cubes into the mixture when smooth. Photo: CFP

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Rosti is a popular dish in the German-speaking part of Switzerland, which is commonly served with Zurich-style veal or sausages. To cook this dish, just boil the potatoes, cut them into shreds and fry with butter. Photo: CFP

Cervelats, traditional Swiss sausages, are made of finely minced beef and pork as well as spices, curing salt and other additives. Once in their skins, the sausages are treated for an hour in a smokehouse before being boiled. Photo: Urs Flueeler/IC

Raclette is a Swiss cheese dish that is traditionally served together with potatoes. It derives its name from the French word "racler", meaning "to scrape". Photo: Martin Ruetschi/IC

Swiss chocolates earn a stellar reputation the world over, with famous brands including Frey, Lindt and Villars. Photo: CFP

Special Swiss cheese salad. Photo: IC