Maluns are a traditional dish of the
Grisons
The Grisons () or Graubünden,Names include:
*german: (Kanton) Graubünden ;
* Romansh:
** rm, label= Sursilvan, (Cantun) Grischun
** rm, label=Vallader, (Chantun) Grischun
** rm, label= Puter, (Chantun) Grischun
** rm, label=Surmiran, (Cant ...
. They are essentially made of boiled and grated potatoes mixed with flour. The mixture is then slowly fried in butter until it breaks into little balls or crumbs. The dish is typically served with a compote of apple, or other fruits depending on the season, and various local cheeses and meat specialities, such as Salsiz or
Grisons Meat
The Grisons () or Graubünden,Names include:
*german: (Kanton) Graubünden ;
*Romansh language, Romansh:
** rm, label=Sursilvan, (Cantun) Grischun
** rm, label=Vallader, (Chantun) Grischun
** rm, label=Puter, (Chantun) Grischun
** rm, label= ...
. They are also traditionally eaten along with milk coffee.
Johann Gubert Rudolf von Salis planted the first corn and potatoes in the Grisons in the eighteenth century, at
Marschlins Castle
Marschlins Castle is a castle in the village of Igis of the municipality of Landquart of the Canton of Graubünden in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
Marschlins Castle was the childhood home of feminist Meta ...
. It would appear that potatoes were first served there in 1758 at a dinner in the castle.
The
Romansh word "maluns" descends from the Latin micula/miculones: "little crumbs". Maluns are also known as Bündner Kartoffelribel in German.
Maluns / Slow-Fried or Scrambled Potatoes
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See also
*Capuns
Capuns is a traditional food from the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland, predominantly made in the eastern part. They are made from Spätzle dough with pieces of dried meat, such as air-dried beef (Bündner Fleisch) and/or Salsiz, and rolled ...
, another traditional dish of the Grisons
*Rösti
Rösti or rööschti () is a Swiss dish consisting mainly of potatoes, sautéed or shallow-fried in a pan. It was originally a breakfast dish, commonly eaten by farmers in the canton of Bern, but is now eaten all over Switzerland and around th ...
, a traditional potato dish of Switzerland
References
External links
Maluns recipe
on graubuenden.ch
Maluns recipe by chef Andreas Caminada (with video)
on finedininglovers.com
Maluns
on europeancuisine.com
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Swiss cuisine
Culture of Graubünden
Potato dishes