After ski dining

After a long day of skiing energy levels are very low. We can feel exhausted, hungry and sleepy. What a better way to finish the day with a raclette!

Raclette is the name of the Swiss cheese and the name of the dish itself. The first Raclette I had was in my godmother's house in Switzerland when I was 6, since then I fell in love with it.

Raclette Grill-Princess
Ski tableware -Stonewall Kitchen

Why a raclette after a long day of skiing? Well, It is a quick and easy dish to prepare and fun to share with the family or friends. You can eat as much as you like without having to waste food. You can make it as you wish. 

Raclette cheese is made from Cow's milk. There are some varieties of sheep milk. It is not made to be eaten raw but grilled or melted. 

To prepare a raclette meal, you will need a top grill pan like the one in the picture. Nowadays you can find many affordable ones that just need a plug to switch it on. At the bottom there are small pans that are used to melt the cheese. Meanwhile you can grill meat, fish, veggies at the top. 

The best of this dish is that you can make it your own and choose what ingredients you want to incorporate. 

It is recommended around 200gr of Raclette cheese per person, but always think of your guests and their appetite. After a long day skiing they might want more. 

What ingredients could be added?

5/6 New potatoes per person are a must. Melted cheese is poured over them.

Grilled vegetables like tomatoes, peppers and onions mix well. Any veggie will do! I have seen from broccoli to asparagus. 

Some people add sausages or beef to the grill.

Pickles, cornichons (pickled cucumber), mustard, capers are always great sides that go well with the cheese and potatoes. 

This dish is great for after ski but I must admit we also love to eat it at home on a winter's day. 

How do you serve your raclette?