What were they eating in Das Boot?

[bstanko6]

Never heard of semolina. I will have to check that out! Thanks John.

[d@rk51d3]

I always assumed it was pickled pork.
Not uncommon to have the hair still on the rind.
Anyone had Cotechino? Italian pork sausage, containing chunks of hairy rind............. among other things.

Dessert would be semolina or rice pudding/custard (sometimes with beaten egg white folded through, and a little lemon zest) with preserved cherries.



That reminds me of the time they tried to courtmarshal my grandfather when serving in the KM.
He was the boats cook, and at the time they had run out of meat. So he just served up veg and a rich gravy.

There was an outrage from those in command, as they were convinced you couldn't make gravy without meat, and accused him of greedily eating the boats supply in secret, and thereby depriving the rest of the crew.

They were about to drag him off to the brig, when he revealed his secret.........
Dry roast the flour in the pan first, then add your liquid. It gives a roasty flavour, and a dark brown colour.

After a quick demonstration, he was restored to his position.

[John Pancoast]

Originally Posted by bstanko6

Never heard of semolina. I will have to check that out! Thanks John.

Kinda/sorta like tapioca.