A malakoff is a ball of fried cheese typically found in western Switzerland, more specifically in the villages of Eysins, Begnins, Bursins, Luins, and Vinzel on the shores of Lake Leman. The name comes from the Battle of Malakoff, the dish itself having been invented by Swiss mercenaries during the siege of Sevastopol.
Malakoff
Swiss fried cheese balls
Characteristic of:
Swiss cuisine
Contains, including ancestors:
Cheese
Also known as:
Wikidata ID:
Q1886687
Wikipedia title:
Malakoff (food)
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