It is getting colder and colder in Beijing, which is the perfect timing to enjoy our Swiss Cheese Fondue @ Café Swiss in Swissôtel Beijing, including garden salad, cheese fondue, dry beef and choice of dessert or sliced fruits.

Similar to Chinese hot pot, fondue is a Swiss tradition. White wine is slightly heated with cornstarch, and then grated cheese is added and stirred until melted. It is topped off with a bit of kirsch. The corn starch or other starch is added to prevent separation. The mixture is stirred continuously as it heats in the caquelon.Switzerland although quite simple in preparation-providing the same fun enjoyed by all. Cheese fondue consists of a blend of cheeses, wine, and seasoning. To prepare the caquelon it is first rubbed with a cut

When the caquelon is ready, diners dip cubes of freshly baked bread speared on a unique fondue fork into the fondue, accompanied by crunchy pickled cucumber, small potatoes, and cherry tomatoes.

Cheese Fondue was promoted as a Swiss national dish by the Swiss Cheese Union in the 1930s.