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10 Delicious German Dishes You Have To Try When Visiting Germany

Despite popular belief, German cuisine consists of much more than just sausages and sauerkraut. Just have a look at these popular dishes and their accompanying recipes.

Explore German cooking, and you’ll quickly come across a variety of substantial, flavorful recipes that are excellent comfort food. There are some gastronomic delights that people value across the nation, even if each area of Germany has its own specialized foods and traditional cuisine.

1. Wurst

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Let’s start with Wurst, which is a no-brainer. In Germany, there are about 1,500 different types of sausage. These are made in various ways using a variety of ingredients and special spice mixtures.

Nearly everywhere throughout the nation, you can find them on street vendors. Bratwurst, a pan-fried or roasted sausage composed of veal, beef, or pig, is one of the most well-liked types. The blood sausages, Blutwurst and Schwarzwurst, as well as Wiener (Viennese), which is smoked and then boiled, are further options.

2. Rouladen

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This traditional German meal is made of thinly sliced beef or veal that has been cooked together with bacon, onions, mustard, and pickles. In the Upper Silesia area, rouladen is regarded as a staple of traditional Polish cuisine. It is referred to as rolada lska (Silesian roulade) here. It is also well-known in the Czech Republic, where it is known as panlsk ptáek (Spanish bird).

Despite regional variations in the composition, beef has gained popularity over the past century. Since this is the less expensive cut, topside or silverside beef is typically used. This hearty German cuisine is served at family dinner tables and at festivals all around the nation. It frequently includes Blaukraut (cooked red cabbage), mashed potatoes, dumplings, and red wine gravy.

3. Käsespätzle

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This traditional German meal is made of thinly sliced beef or veal that has been cooked together with bacon, onions, mustard, and pickles. In the Upper Silesia area, rouladen is regarded as a staple of traditional Polish cuisine. It is referred to as rolada lska (Silesian roulade) here. It is also well-known in Czech Republic, where it is known as panlsk ptáek (Spanish bird).

Despite regional variations in the composition, beef has gained popularity over the past century. Since this is the less expensive cut, topside or silverside beef is typically used. This hearty German cuisine is served at family dinner tables and festivals all around the nation. It frequently includes Blaukraut (cooked red cabbage), mashed potatoes, dumplings, and red wine gravy.

4. Eintopf

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On a chilly day, everyone will feel warm with a hot bowl of Eintopf. This classic German stew’s name, which literally translates as “one pot,” alludes to the method of cooking rather than the ingredients. Nevertheless, the majority of recipes use the same fundamental components: broth, vegetables, potatoes or other starches, and pig, cattle, chicken, or fish.

Similar to Irish stew, eintopf is one of several regional delicacies found all throughout Germany. These include Linseneintopf (lentils) in Thüringen and Lumpen und Flöh (roughly translated as “rags and fleas”) in the Kassel region. It is understandable why this delicious meal is one of the most well-liked cuisines in Germany; it is bursting with flavour and hearty deliciousness.

5. Sauerbraten

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Germans like meat meals, and Sauerbraten, which translates to “sour” or “pickled roast,” is one of the nation’s traditional fares. A pot roast can be made with a variety of meats that have been marinated for up to ten days in wine, vinegar, spices, and herbs.

The inexpensive beef pieces may be tenderized using this recipe. Roast pork, or schweinbraten, is a delectable Bavarian dish that is frequently served in beer gardens. It typically comes with sauerkraut or braised cabbage and dumplings (Knoedel), and it pairs well with a cool pilsner.

6. Kartoffelpuffer

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What a wonderful term! Kartoffelpuffer is shallow pan-fried pancakes prepared with shredded or crushed potatoes combined with flour, egg, onion, and spice. They are ideal to eat as either a side dish or a light snack. Various sweet or savoury toppings, such as sour cream, cottage cheese, apple sauce, or cinnamon, can be added to them. In the winter, you may frequently get this delectable German meal at outdoor markets, and some varieties utilize sweet potatoes, which are particularly well-liked.

7. Brezel

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The Brezel (pretzel), a sort of baked pastry formed from dough typically twisted into a knot, is excellent to eat as a side dish or snack. Salt is often used to season a Brezel, but cheese, honey, cocoa, cinnamon, and other nuts are all common additions. In bakeries and on street stalls all around the nation, this dish is a favourite among Germans to enjoy with German beer. They often come with slices of cold meats or cheese or plain, cut, and buttered (Butterbrezel).

8. Schnitzel

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Schnitzel is a must-have on any list of the best meals from Germany. This delicate, boneless beef cutlet is a staple of German cuisine, coated in breadcrumbs and frequently served with a slice of lemon.

You can select a veal Wiener Schnitzel or a pig Schnitzel Wiener Art, both prepared in the tradition of Vienna (Schwein). While a Holsten-style schnitzel comes with an egg, anchovies, and capers, a Hamburg-style schnitzel will come with a fried egg on top.

9. Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte

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There are numerous cakes and tarts to entice you in Germany, but few can resist a giant piece of Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, the country’s most well-known confection (literally, “Black Forest cherry torte”).

The liqueur made from sour cherries known as Schwarzwälder Kirschwasser gives this dish its name. It’s interesting to note that, according to German legislation, a cake cannot be called a Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte unless Kirschwasser is contained in it. Rich chocolate cake, cherries, and whipped cream alternately layer in this decadent dessert, which is finished with additional cream, maraschino cherries, and chocolate shavings.

10. Apfelstrudel

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Although apple strudel is one of Austria’s national sweets, it has also been incorporated into German cuisine. A buttery pastry is stuffed with apples that have been spiced with sugar, cinnamon, and raisins in this well-known delicacy. In the 18th century, under the Habsburg empire, the dish gained popularity.

The delicate flaky pastry is made from an elastic dough that is stretched and worked until it is nearly paper-thin. The thin pastry layers are then butter together, wrapped around the apple filling, and baked. Slices of the dessert are typically consumed with a dusting of powdered or icing sugar. Simply divine!

In any event, in order to enjoy yourself when eating new German cuisine remember to save this article for future reference.