10 Most Popular Eastern German Dishes
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- 30 Jun 2022
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Dresdner Stollen
Dresdner stollen is an aromatic German fruit bread that has been closely associated with Christmas. It consists of buttery yeast dough that is spiced and usually studded with candied orange, lemon peel, sultanas, sweet and bitter almonds, and lemon zest.
It is formed in large loafs, and when baked, the bread is brushed with butter and generously dusted with powdered sugar. Originally referred to as striezel, it is believed that the first stollen was not as rich as today’s versions, following the tradition of fasting during Advent.
Strammer Max
Strammer Max is a German open-faced sandwich that's served warm and has numerous variations. It's usually made with a slice of rye or wheat flour bread that can be toasted and buttered or fried in oil or butter. The bread is seasoned with salt, pepper, and (sometimes) mustard.
It is then topped with slices of cured ham and a fried egg to finish it off. Due to the fact that it's quick and easy to prepare the sandwich, it spread throughout the country, but it's especially popular in Berlin, where it's an integral part of the city's food culture.Thüringer Rostbratwurst
Thüringer Rostbratwurst is a product with centuries of tradition. The oldest known recipe, held at the Weimar State Archives, dates back to 1613. Martin Luther and Goethe both appreciated it, and it was often praised in literature.
Only finely minced pork, beef, or sometimes veal are used to make this sausage, and the spice mixtures that are added vary depending on the recipes and regional characteristics. These sausages are easily distinguished from other German sausages by their low fat content and a distinctive combination of spices and seasonings – salt, pepper, caraway, marjoram, and garlic.
Due to its unique and delicious flavor, Thüringer Rostbratwurst is still very popular in Germany and beyond, and it can be found at most sausage stands in Thuringia.Rollmops
Rollmops is a German dish consisting of pickled herring fillets that are wrapped around ingredients such as gherkins, onion rings, or green olives. The combination is then usually skewered with a cocktail skewer. The dish is traditionally eaten cold, on its own or with bread.
It grew in popularity in 19th-century Berlin, and it was a common pub food in the city. Aside from Germany, rollmops are also popular in England and Poland, especially during the Christmas season. Read More...
