
Nutrition
≈ 400 kcalper portion of about 150 g
- Protein14%
- Fat63%
- Carbohydrates23%
Estimate for a typical portion of this dish; the venue's recipe may differ.
About the dish
Deep-fried cheese balls made from melted cheese coated in breadcrumbs.
- Cuisine
- Swiss
Typical ingredients
- cheese
- eggs
- breadcrumbs
- flour
General information about this dish, not provided by the venue. Dish pictures are illustrations based on the menu description, not photos from the venue.
History of the dish
Switzerland

- Origin
- Switzerland
Read more
A malakoff is a ball of fried cheese typically found in western Switzerland, particularly in the villages of Eysins, Begnins, Bursins, Luins, and Vinzel (where it is also known as “Vinzel beignet”) along the shores of Lake Leman.
Excerpt from the Wikipedia article “Malakoff (food)” · version used · CC BY-SA 4.0
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