National dish

mapuc · 02-07-21, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

Hah just made Hamburgers today, kind of celebrating the Super Bowl

I am really thinking whether there is a typical national german dish

Isn't Sauerkraut und Rind-/Schweinefleisch a National dish in Germany ?

Markus

skidman · 02-07-21, 02:52 PM

Sauerkraut is less popular in Germany than the rest of the world thinks it is. That said it is still very delicious when served with fried potatoes and onions and a nice slice of Kasseler (a special kind of cured and smoked pork chop), a little bit of mustard and a couple of ice cold Pilseners - yum.

No, the national dish in Germany of course is Currywurst: A bratwurst with or without peel, sweet and hot sauce (every good snack bar has its own recipe) and curry powder. It usually comes with a roll or chips. The most famous Currywurst is served in the Volkswagen staff canteen. Thousands are consumed each day. The wurst and the sauce have their own official VW parts numbers.

Catfish · 02-07-21, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mapuc

Isn't Sauerkraut und Rind-/Schweinefleisch a National dish in Germany ?
Markus

While sourkrout has a lot of vitamine c and is available in winter, it is neither widespread nor is it especially tasty. I guess it was first invented by the english navy against scurvy, packed into caskets?

It goes well with Szegediner goulash, but that is hardly typical german.
Meat of all kinds is of course present in a lot of dishes in Germany, as are potatoes prepared in all kinds of formulations.
Marinated and braised beef with dumplings maybe, but this is not an everyday dish.

Jimbuna · 02-07-21, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

Marinated and braised beef with dumplings maybe, but this is not an everyday dish.

Funnily enough, that's precisely what I had for lunch today.

3catcircus · 02-07-21, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

While sourkrout has a lot of vitamine c and is available in winter, it is neither widespread nor is it especially tasty. I guess it was first invented by the english navy against scurvy, packed into caskets?

It goes well with Szegediner goulash, but that is hardly typical german.
Meat of all kinds is of course present in a lot of dishes in Germany, as are potatoes prepared in all kinds of formulations.
Marinated and braised beef with dumplings maybe, but this is not an everyday dish.

I think it may be more popular in the US due to German immigrants.

My mother used to set a pot with onions, apples, and sauerkraut on the stove and then throw in pork chops that had been browned first along with cut up kielbasa, brats, or hot dogs.

And I do love a good hot dog with raw onion, brown mustard and sauerkraut.

Rockstar · 02-07-21, 09:00 PM

Now it isn't a national dish. I just remember as a kid it being served too often for my tastes. My dad usually made them, stuffed cabbage rolls. I couldn't stand the things. Now Graveyard Stew, that was a favorite.

3catcircus · 02-07-21, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

Now it isn't a national dish. I just remember as a kid it being served too often for my tastes. My dad usually made them, stuffed cabbage rolls. I couldn't stand the things. Now Graveyard Stew, that was a favorite.

We'd do stuffed peppers, never stuff cabbages. Ground beef and rice with spices. Steamed. Served with stewed tomatoes as a kind of sauce.

Then there was the "Tuesday Night Surprise."

Usually ground beef with corn and cream of mushroom soup or a tomato based version with shredded carrots - either in a casserole or just a saute pan. Served over rice or egg noodles.

Lots of middle-class trash food growing up. Ground beef was usually cheaper than chicken or pork.

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Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Now it isn't a national dish. I just remember as a kid it being served too often for my tastes. My dad usually made them, stuffed cabbage rolls. I couldn't stand the things. Now Graveyard Stew, that was a favorite.