INFORMACIÓN UTIL | Maristak Alemanian

Pork, poultry and beef are the typically used meat in Germany. Of these three, pork is the one that is used the most. A typical German meal may consist of any of these meats. Poultry choices may include chicken, duck, goose and turkey and game meats such as boar, rabbit and venison are also highly popular meat choices. The meat is normally pot roasted and is very often eaten in the form of sausage. There are approximately 1500 various types of sausages in Germany.

A typical German breakfast may include bread, toast or rolls with jam, marmalade or honey as well as eggs and strong coffee or tea. Ham and salami are typically eaten with breakfast in Germany as well as a variety of cheeses and leberwurst or liver-sausage is a commonly found breakfast food.

Common freshwater fish found in Germany include trout, pike, carp and European perch. Seafood was originally restricted to the areas located on the northern coastline; however, today seafood dishes such as sardines, tuna and salmon are highly popular throughout all of Germany.

Vegetables are also a commonly prepared food in Germany. They are typically eaten in stews or soups but are often served as side dishes. Carrots, turnips and cabbage are among the most commonly prepared vegetables as are fried onions.

Side dishes, such as noodles which contain egg yolk, as well as potatoes and dumplings or Knodel are highly popular particularly in the southern regions of Germany. Potatoes are typically served boiled in salt water, however mashed and fried potatoes are traditional fares and french fries have become very popular in the region.

For preparing these traditional and delicious foods, a variety of spices are used. The most commonly found spices are mustard, horseradish, and garlic. With the exception of mustard for sausages, German cuisine is generally hot and spicy. The most traditional and popular her choices include parsley, thyme, laurel, chives and black pepper. Juniper berries, caraway, cardamom, aniseed and cinnamon are also used frequently in dishes, beverages and desserts. Other herbs and spices such as basil, sage, oregano and chili peppers have become popular as of late.