Swiss cuisine

Raclette (melted cheese with potatoes)

A melted layer of raclette cheese is scraped over boiled potatoes, gherkins and pickled onions.

With care: in a safer version

Raclette (melted cheese with potatoes) — Swiss cuisine. Photograph of the dish.

Ingredients

The cut face of the cheese is melted under a heater and scraped onto the potatoes.

Soft, mould-ripened and market cheeses may be unpasteurised. Choose packaged cheese labelled pasteurised, or use cheese melted in a hot dish.
Unpasteurised milk and fermented drinks made from it are considered risky with low immunity.
Avoid dry-cured or cold-smoked sausage and ham with low immunity, or heat them in the dish until steaming.

Choose only raclette cheese made from pasteurised milk and melt it until bubbling. Avoid air-dried meat during neutropenia; keep the potatoes hot.

Your diet during treatment is agreed with your doctor. Sample 7-day menu for the treatment period →

Refrigerate grilled meat within 2 hours and eat within 1–2 days. Keep raw and cooked meat in separate containers.

In a pan, oven or microwave until the centre is steaming hot, not just warm.

Low appetite. Gives a lot of energy and protein in a small portion — can help when appetite is low.
Weight loss. Energy-dense and easy to enrich (oil, cheese, yoghurt) — can help with weight loss.

These are general observations: what suits you can change from day to day.

Before treatmentmay suit
During a coursemay suit
Low counts (neutropenia)Only in the safer version and if your team agreesmay suit
Between coursesmay suit
After treatmentmay suit

Phase notes are general. During low counts, follow only your care team’s food rules.

Heart disease, Obesity, Liver disease, Stomach and gut. Can be fatty. With heart, liver or digestive disease, or excess weight, discuss fat content and portions with your team.
High blood pressure, Heart disease, Kidney disease. Often salty (stock, salty cheese, sausage, pickles). With high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease, discuss salt limits with your team.
Stomach and gut. Contains dairy. With lactose intolerance or bowel problems, discuss suitability with your team.
Heart disease, High blood pressure, Kidney disease. Contains processed meat (sausage, bacon, ham). With heart disease, high blood pressure or kidney disease, discuss it with your team.

Nutrition figures from a reliable source have not been added for this dish yet.

Medical disclaimerThis information is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.