Recipes of many popular Swiss dishes first appeared exactly in Bern. Rosti potato is a typical example of such food. Initially, this roasted potato dish was a popular breakfast among local farmers. Nowadays, this popular dish is available in virtually all restaurants specializing in the national cuisine. Rosti is also a typical garnish to meat dishes.
For years, Bern has been widely famous for its high-quality sausages. There are several historic farms not far away from the city. Only the finest organic meat is used to make local sausages. Travelers are welcome to try various meat delicacies in numerous restaurants and bars of the city. Various meat snacks are extremely popular with beer, and sausages can be served roasted or unprocessed. However, travelers wishing to sample various local sausages are still better to visit one of the local food markets. This is where they will be able to try many rare types of meat delicacies that are not available even in restaurants.
The majority of food is quite simple in the national cuisine. Local food contains mostly simple ingredients and is cooked fast. Residents of Bern are often referred to as the biggest fans of fermented cabbage in the country. Local fermented cabbage is also cooked in a special way. Beans are added during the fermentation process. The ready cabbage is usually served with roasted potatoes. Foreign guests planning to visit national cuisine restaurants in Bern should keep in mind that food is usually served in large portions.
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