What cheese is traditionally used with a raclette grill and where can I buy it?
Authentic raclette cheese is produced in the French speaking regions in the Swiss Alps. It can be described as a semi hard cheese, yellowish colour, virtually no holes with light brown rind. Australia also produces its own raclette cheeses: Fromart Raclette, Maleny Raclette and Heidi Farm Raclette Cheese and in New Zealand you can buy Ferndale Raclette. Raclette cheese is famous because the flavour and aroma intensifies when melted and its texture remains smooth during grilling. Visit your department store food hall in your major capital city and see whether they stock it. Authentic French made “Raclette Rouge” that is available only at exclusive cheese stores is a must to try but it is a bit on the expensive side. Check out where you can buy raclette cheese in your state.
