7 Delicious Foods to Try In Lausanne

Saucisson vaudois/ Local Sausage

There are several varieties of this traditional Swiss sausage. It is usually made from pork mixed with salt, sugar, and spices and originates from the canton of Vaud. It is generally smoked but also used as ground meat in some recipes. Sausage can be served cold or warm with local cheese and bread or rolled in a crispy pastry with filling.

Vacherin Mont d'Or

This is a traditional Swiss cheese from the area on the border with France, near the mountain d'Or. It is wrapped in spruce to keep the soft, melting interior. To fully enjoy it, try eating this cheese at room temperature and with a spoon to savor its smooth and creamy texture.

Papet Vaudois

This dish originates from the canton of Vaud and is made from leeks and scallions that are cooked for a long time until they are completely pureed. Papet Vaudois is a typical dish from this province because the colors of its flag are white and green. It is often served with cream, pork sausages, and white wine.

Fondue

For those who like melted cheese, fondue is the right choice, especially during cold autumn days. Also, if Lausanne is the first Swiss city you have visited, you must take advantage of the traditional dish. Local cheeses are mixed with garlic, white wine, and cornstarch. It is served with pieces of bread dipped in melted cheese and transformed into ideal, tasty bites.

Tomme Vaudoise

This soft cheese is covered outside with aromatic rind, which provides a rich texture and fresh taste. This cheese is used in salads, pasta, pan-fried, or accompanied by a glass of white wine.

Brisolée

Behind this name is a simple recipe - cooked chestnut served with cheese and dry meat. This dish is usually served in autumn during the grape harvest and combines eating fresh fruit with already prepared products (cheese and cured meat).

Chasselas

This is the most abundant early white grape variety in Switzerland, which makes light, aromatic white wines with a low alcohol content. This type of wine is very drinkable and can be easily combined with a wide variety of dishes from Swiss cuisine.

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