List of German dishes

List of German Dishes

Germany, known for its rich and diverse culinary heritage, offers a wide array of dishes that reflect its regional and historical diversity. This article provides a comprehensive list of German dishes, each with its unique blend of flavors and ingredients.

Appetizers

Bretzel - A type of baked bread product made from dough most commonly shaped into a twisted knot. Bretzels are traditionally enjoyed with butter or mustard.

Obatzda - A Bavarian cheese delicacy, prepared by mixing two thirds aged soft cheese, usually Camembert, and one third butter.

Soups

Goulash Soup (Gulaschsuppe) - A hearty soup made with beef, potatoes, and a rich paprika-based broth.

Leek Soup (Lauchsuppe) - A creamy soup made from leeks, potatoes, and cream.

Main Dishes

Sauerbraten - A pot roast, usually of beef, marinated before being slow-cooked. It is regarded as one of Germany's national dishes.

Bratwurst - A type of German sausage made from pork, beef, or veal. The name is derived from the Old High German Brätwurst, from brät-, finely chopped meat, and Wurst, sausage.

Schnitzel - A breaded meat dish made from pork, chicken, mutton, beef, or turkey. The most famous variant is the Wiener Schnitzel, which is a breaded and fried veal escalope.

Eisbein - A dish of pickled ham hock, usually boiled. In Berlin, it is served with pease pudding.

Desserts

Black Forest Cake (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte) - A rich chocolate cake layered with cherries and whipped cream, and topped with chocolate shavings.

Stollen - A fruit bread containing dried fruit and often covered with powdered sugar or icing sugar. It is traditionally enjoyed during the Christmas season.

Beverages

Beer (Bier) - Germany is renowned for its beer purity law, the Reinheitsgebot, and its wide variety of beer types.

Glühwein - A spiced wine, usually red, served hot or warm, traditionally during winter, especially around Christmas and New Year's Day. This is a non-exhaustive food and drink related list.

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List of German dishes

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  Aachener Printen

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  Apfelkuchen

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  Bratkartoffeln

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  Nürnberger Rostbratwurst

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  Currywurst with Pommes

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  Fischbrötchen

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  Roast chicken

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  Civet de lièvre