Liechtenstein cuisine explained

Liechtensteiner cuisine is the cuisine of Liechtenstein. The cuisine is diverse and has been influenced by the cuisine of nearby countries, particularly Switzerland and Austria,^[1] and is also influenced by Central European cuisine.^[2] Cheeses and soups are integral parts of Liechtensteiner cuisine.^[1] Milk products are also commonplace in the country's cuisine, due to an expansive dairy industry.^[3] Common vegetables include greens, potatoes and cabbage.^[3] Widely consumed meats include beef, chicken and pork.^[3] The consumption of three meals a day is commonplace, and meals are often formal.^[3]

The cuisine of Liechtenstein, along with Uzbek cuisine, are the only two cuisines from doubly-landlocked countries.

Common foods and dishes

• Asparagus is frequently used
• Bread^[3]
• Hafalaab a soup with ham or bacon and cornmeal dumplings^[4]
• Kasknopfl small dumplings topped with cheese or onions^{[2] [5]}
• Liver^[3]
• Muesli^[3] uncooked rolled oats, fruit and nuts that have been soaked in water or juice
• Pastries^[3]
• Ribel a grain^[2]
• Rösti^[1] a dish prepared with coarsely grated potato that is fried. It may include regional variations that utilize additional ingredients
• Sandwiches^[3]
• Saukerkas a cheese produced in Liechtenstein
• Schnitzel a breaded cutlet dish made with boneless meat thinned with a mallet.
• Smoked meats
• Torkarebl a porridge dish that resembles dumplings
• Wurst smoked sausages^[1]
• Yogurt^[3]

Common beverages

• Beer^[3]
• Cocoa^[3]
• Coffee^[3]
• Milk consumed as a beverage by many Liechtensteiners^[3]
• Wine^[3]

See also

• Liechtenstein wine

Further reading

• Book: Nelson, Kay Shaw . Cuisines of the Alps . 2004 . Hippocrene Books . 0781810582 . January 31, 2013. Includes information about Liechtensteiner cuisine

Notes and References

1. Book: Ver Berkmoes, Ryan . Western Europe 8th Edition . 2007 . Lonely Planet . 978-1741042344 . 825 . January 31, 2013.
2. http://www.gowealthy.com/gowealthy/wcms/en/home/articles/travel/food-and-beverage/Cuisine-of-Liechtenstein-OV341ze1KU.html "Cuisine of Liechtenstein."
3. Book: Jacob, Jeanne . The World Cookbook for Students, Volume 1 . Ashkenazi, Michael . 2007 . Greenwood Publishing Group . 978-0313334559 . 110–111 . January 31, 2013.
4. Web site: Gastronomy in Liechtenstein. Studycountry. en-US. 2018-11-09.
5. http://europe-today.com/liechtenstein/liechtenstein-cuisine.html "Liechtenstein Cuisine."