10 Most Popular Foods in Germany

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German cuisine gives an idea of the country’s federal history as it consists of the influence of the cuisines of many other countries such as Poland, the Czech Republic, etc. German cuisine is rich, savory, and consists highly of meat.

So, if you are a food lover, try these cuisines to give your tummy a delicious treat! If you are bored of having the same old dishes and are thinking of trying some new ones, Germany has some delicious dishes to offer!

1. Kasespatzle

Kasespatzle is a traditional German dish also called Kasknopfle/ Kasnocken. The preparation process requires layering Spatzle pasta with cheese and topping it with fried onions. If you love having pasta dishes it will surely blow your mind with their savory flavors!

Recipe for Kasespatzle

2. Schnitzel

Schnitzel is a mouth-watering snack dish from Germany which primarily consists of meat. It requires taking a piece of juicy meat (beef, pork, veal, chicken, etc.) and putting it in egg wash, flour and breadcrumbs to coat it properly. It is deep-fried and tastes fantastic with some fries on the side.

Recipe for Schnitzel

3. Kartoffelpuffer

Kartoffelpuffer is an authentic potato pancake from Germany which is extremely easy to make. It requires shallow-frying a pancake made from mashed potatoes and flour and coating it with egg/ applesauce, sometimes after getting it seasoned. It is highly popular as street food and tastes delicious!

Recipe for Kartoffelpuffer

4. Eintopf

The word Eintopf refers to ‘one pot’. It is typically a German stew that consists of broth, vegetables, pulses, meat, etc. It consists of a generous amount of savoriness and comes out as one of the most popular dishes in the country!

Recipe for Eintopf

5. Sauerbraten

Sauerbraten is a rich and delicious dish from Germany which is a treat to anybody who consumes it. It requires cooking tenderized meat with vegetables and a variety of spices. Although the preparation might be a little time-taking, the end product will make it all worth it!

Recipe for Sauerbraten

6. Rinderroulade

This dish is typically a flavorful beef roll and also an amusement for non-vegetarians. It requires rolling beef slices around onions, bacon, pickles, and mustard before roasting them with some red wine. It consists of a rich and savory flavor, which comes out as a treat to the taste buds.

Recipe for Rinderroulade

7. Bratwurst

Bratwurst is prevalent as street food in Germany and is typically a grilled sausage. It requires taking fresh sausage (usually pork/ veal), seasoning it with some ingredients (ginger, nutmeg, coriander, etc.), and grilling it. The skin of the sausage is usually a little crispy, and this dish tastes fantastic with some ketchup or mustard.

Recipe for Bratwurst

8. Sauerkraut

Sauerkraut is a popular side dish in German cuisine. It requires fermenting some cabbage by lactic acid bacteria, which makes it last for a long time. It is popularly served with meat dishes and adds more to their unique flavors.

Recipe for Sauerkraut

9. Schweinshaxe

Schweinshaxe is a popular non-vegetarian dish from Germany, primarily consisting of ham hock or pork knuckle. It requires marinating the meat for days (in some cases up to a week) in various flavorful ingredients, roasting it slowly at low temperature for two to three hours, and serving it with some cabbage or mashed potatoes. This excellent preparation is a must-try if you ever plan to visit Germany.

Recipe for Schweinshaxe

10. Currywurst

Sausages form a significant portion of German cuisine and have different variations. Currywurst or ‘Sausage with curry sauce’ requires cooking pork sausage with a special sauce. This dish is quite traditional and currently comes out as the most popular sausage dish in Germany; hence, do try it!

Recipe for Currywurst

Sources:

Wikipedia

Wild Junket

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