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Capuns

Capuns is a traditional food from the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland, predominantly made in the eastern part. They are made from Spätzle dough with pieces of dried meat, such as Bündnerfleisch and/or Salsiz, and rolled in a chard leaf. They are boiled in a gravy of bouillon, milk and water and served covered with grated cheese.

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Jun 2, 2026
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Source
Capuns
TypeDumpling
Place of originSwitzerland
Region or stateGraubünden
Main ingredientsSpätzle dough, dried meat, chard leaf

Capuns is a traditional food from the canton of Graubünden in Switzerland, predominantly made in the eastern part.1 They are made from Spätzle dough2 with pieces of dried meat, such as Bündnerfleisch and/or Salsiz,3 and rolled in a chard leaf. They are boiled in a gravy of bouillon, milk and water and served covered with grated cheese.4

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References

References

  1. Charly Bieler, Evelyn Lengler (2006). Capuns Geschichten, p. 303. Desertina Verlag Bündner Monatsblatt, Chur. ISBN 978-3-85637-306-1.
  2. Flinn, C. (2009). Fresh Canadian Bistro: Top Canadian Chefs Share Their Favourite Recipes. Formac Publishing Company Limited. p. 58. ISBN 978-0-88780-853-1. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
  3. Steves, R. (2014). Rick Steves Switzerland. Rick Steves. Avalon Travel Publishing. p. 312. ISBN 978-1-61238-766-6. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
  4. Nicola Williams (2009), Lonely Planet Switzerland (6 ed.), Lonely Planet, p. 44, ISBN 978-1-74104-785-1, retrieved 2010-10-23
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