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 +====== Berne cuisine ======
  
 +==== Berner Platte (Bernese Platter) ====
 +A legendary dish! A hearty spread of smoked meats, including ham, pork belly, tongue, bacon, sausages, all served with sauerkraut, green beans, and potatoes. Created to celebrate victory after a battle in 1798! [([[https://www.helvetickitchen.com/recipes/bernerplatte|Helvetic Kitchen]])]
 +
 +==== Zibelechueche (Bernese Onion Tart) ====
 +A savory tart made with caramelized onions, cream, eggs, and caraway seeds, baked in a buttery crust. A staple during the annual Zibelemärit (Onion Market) in Bern. [([[https://velvetandvinegar.com/zibalachueche-vegan-onion-pie-bernese-style/|Velvet and Vinegar]])]
 +
 +==== Chnöpfli (Bernese Egg Noodles) ====
 +A softer, chunkier cousin of spätzli. Served with melted cheese, butter, or rich gravies. Often pan-fried for a golden edge. [([[https://www.facebook.com/groups/482370282746476/posts/1287776352205861/|Facebook]])]
 +
 +==== Suure Mocke (Marinated Beef Roast) ====
 +A sour-sweet marinated beef, usually pickled in vinegar and spices, then slow-roasted and served with a dark sauce and red cabbage. Rustic and robust! [([[https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/221361/traditional-sauerbraten/|Allrecipes]])]
 +
 +==== Berner Rösti mit Hobelkäse ====
 +The Bernese version of rösti is extra crispy, often topped with Hobelkäse (shaved aged cheese from the Emmental region) and sometimes a fried egg or bacon. [([[https://cookidoo.pl/recipes/recipe/pl/r308422|Cookidoo]])]
 +
 +==== Nidlewähe (Cream Tart) ====
 +A creamy custard tart, lightly sweetened and dusted with cinnamon. Often served during seasonal festivals. [([[https://www.oetker.ch/rezepte/r/gateau-a-la-creme-nidelwaehe|Dr Oetker]])]
 +
 +==== Berner Haselnusslebkuchen (Hazelnut Gingerbread) ====
 +A local spin on gingerbread using hazelnuts, honey, and spices, traditionally baked into intricate shapes during holidays. [([[https://annas-eats.com/en/bread-depices-with-hazelnuts-berne/|Anna's Eats]])]
 +
 +==== Grosse Berner Chässuppe (Cheese Soup) ====
 +A rich, velvety soup made with local cheeses (like Emmental or Gruyère), white wine, garlic, and served with rustic bread. Cozy alpine comfort! [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5sGRGlw1Tg|YouTube]])]
 +
 +==== Rösti-Burger Berner Style ====
 +A modern invention where the burger bun is made from crispy rösti, stuffed with smoked pork or veal, cheese, and pickled onions. Trendy and fun. [([[https://www.tasteatlas.com/berner-rosti|Taste Atlas]])]
 +
 +==== Länggassbrötli (Artisan Street Bread) ====
 +Named after Bern’s Länggasse district, these are crusty, fermented mini breads, often topped with nuts, seeds, or cheese — found in bakeries and markets. [([[https://alpinehikers.com/the-best-bread-in-the-world-is-swiss-recipe-included-2/|Alpine Bread]])]
 +
 +==== Berner Töpfli (Bernese Pot Casserole) ====
 +A layered casserole with leftover meats, vegetables, and potatoes, baked slowly with broth and cheese. A true farmhouse comfort dish. [([[https://www.thekitchn.com/ham-and-potato-casserole-recipe-23244817|The Kitchn]])]
 +
 +==== Ämmitaler Meringue mit Nidle (Meringue with Double Cream) ====
 +Delicate meringue shells served with thick Gruyère double cream and sometimes berries. A favorite dessert in the Emmental region near Bern. [([[https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/meringue_tranche_with_82125|BBC]])]
 +
 +==== Berner Lauchsuppe (Leek Soup) ====
 +A creamy soup made from leeks, potatoes, and Emmental cheese, finished with a dash of nutmeg. Simple, yet deeply flavorful. [([[https://mobile.kptncook.com/recipe/pinterest/Kaese-Lauchsuppe-mit-Hack/6b0b82e0|Kptn Cook]])]
 +
 +==== Brätzeli (Traditional Wafer Cookies) ====
 +Delicate thin waffle cookies, flavoured with lemon, anise, or vanilla, pressed in decorative irons. Served with coffee or tea. [([[https://www.newlyswissed.com/swiss-christmas-cookies/|Newly Swissed]])]
 +
 +==== Bauernbratwurst mit Zwiebelsauce (Farm Sausage with Onion Sauce) ====
 +A large coarsely ground pork sausage, fried and served with a silky onion gravy, potatoes, and vegetables. Hearty and satisfying. [([[https://www.helvetickitchen.com/recipes/zwiebelsauce|Helvetic Kitchen]])]
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