Looking for a recipe and technique for this dish.

Google has loads of hits. Perhaps try some and report back?

Is it some sort of American Jewish sandwich?

Strange, when I googled it, the first result was this thread with the message

They are grated turnips - fermented in a style like sauerkraut.

You can buy packs of them in Migros or Coop and prepare them like sauerkraut - adding wine, spices (juniper and caraway) Very healthy and good for the blood!!
Serve with sausages, bacon, boiled potatoes etc.

This was what came to mind for me... corned beef, "swiss" cheese (I wonder which one ) and saurkraut with thousand island dressing on pumpernickle rye. Yum yum!



And, as Nil says, I go to bed less stupid today.

Thanks Leni!

You are most welcome, Peg A!

Two Swiss ladies told me about this dish in glowing terms. I did look it up on Google, and there are several articles on it. In the past, this forum has often been better than Google, so I asked the question. Naturally, a Swiss answered it for me. Anyone who thinks that is being a nuisance must be akin to that of the south end of a north bound horse.

Dear man, it's all in the presentation.

Actually, I've made corned beef (salted meat for you old folks from the wrong side of the pond) for years. Better if you smoke it.

Tom