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Maluns

Maluns is a traditional dish originating from Graubünden. It's made with potatoes, flour, butter, and seasonings. The potatoes are boiled in their jackets at least a day before the preparation so that they can cool down, which causes some of the starches to convert to sugars and the potatoes will easily form into the desired lumps the next day.


The grated potatoes are then mixed with salt and flour until lumps start to form. The lumpy gratings are fried in butter and a bit of oil until they become light brown in color. Maluns are traditionally served with cranberry sauce, Alpine cheeses, apple sauce, and a warm cup of café latte on the side.


Before serving, it's not unusual to shave some more butter over maluns.

Pairing tips

Coffee

Caffè latte

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Sauce

Apple sauce

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Cheese

Allgäuer Bergkäse

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