Raclette

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About Raclette

 * 1) A cow's-milk cheese from Switzerland that's similar to Gruyère in both texture (semi-firm and dotted with small holes) and flavor (mellow and nutty). It can be found in specialty cheese stores and many supermarkets. It is, however, very aromatic (though some might argue that it is quite unpleasant smelling).


 * 1) The term raclette is also used interchangeably for a dish consisting of a chunk of raclette cheese that is exposed to heat (traditionally an open fire) and scraped off as it melts. (Electric raclette machines are also available.) The word raclette comes from racler, French for to scrape. It's served as a meat with boiled potatoes, dark bread and Cornichons or other pickled vegetables.