Cipolla

Frequently asked questions

When is Cipolla in season in Switzerland?

Peak season is from June to October. In Switzerland it is available all year round.

onion: how to choose?

Pick firm pieces with intact outer layers and no sprouts or mould.

onion: how to store?

Depending on the type: in a cool, dry, dark place or in the fridge.

onion: how to cook?

Sautéed, braised, in soup or roasted; raw it adds character to salads.

Seasonal recipes

• Zibelechueche: Bernese onion tart with sauerkraut salad
• Bernese onion and turnip soup with rice and Gruyère toast
• Roast beef with red cabbage, apple and Ticino rice
• Stracciatella soup with spelt and Hokkaido pumpkin
• Brown rice pilaf with veal and black kale
• Chickpea cutlets with buckwheat and Swiss chard
• Spelt risotto with butternut squash and trout
• White bean, savoy cabbage and wholemeal pasta soup
• Polenta rounds with borlotti bean and parsnip ragù
• Gruyère capuns with chives and lemon
• Lemon lamb stew with spelt berries and spinach
• Raclette du Valais risotto with pioppini and spinach