One of the most common instructions I see in recipes that require deep-frying is this: Make sure the frying oil is hot enough so that the [insert food here] doesn’t soak up all the oil and becomes greasy. I mean, of course, food fried at a lower temperature isn’t as crispy as food fried at higher temperatures. But does crispiness really have anything to do with oiliness? The main difference between deep-frying in oil and […]
Potato puree is beloved all across the Western hemisphere. It’s a simple dish that can be surprisingly hard to master. It can be very tricky to achieve the perfect texture and flavor. Perfect potato puree is creamy smooth with a mild potato and butter taste. It shouldn’t be overly greasy but it shouldn’t be too dry either. The Building Blocks of German Cusine Series This article is part of my basics series, which will introduce […]
Carrot salad isn’t a dish that requires a large introduction by me. It’s simple to make and pairs well with almost any main dish. My recipe isn’t elaborate and tries to overcomplicate things. This carrot salad is made out of carrot, lemon juice, ginger, sugar, and salt. Five ingredients you should always have in your pantry. So, I’m convinced you can make this salad anywhere in this world without having to run into a specialty […]
Rabbit has all that flavor that chicken is missing. It tastes gamey in a very pleasant way. Served in a creamy sauce, it is irresistible. Rabbit fricassee, simply wonderful! Rabbit used to be insanely popular across Germany. Many older people like my grandma even held their own rabbits which were then slaughtered for special-occasion meals like Easter. I know it sounds macabre to eat the Easter bunny, so maybe you don’t want to serve it […]
Barley soup is a dish that separates people. There are the ones who love it and the ones who hate it. Nearly nothing in between. And I can understand that. Barley is a very starchy grain that tends to make the soup a little slimy. I’m obsessed with this sliminess. I love porridge too. It was quite common to eat porridge regularly for a long time in Germany. However, that trend has faded and nowadays […]
Last year, I’ve published my recipe for German potato dumplings Thuringia-style. They’re made out of a mixture of raw and cooked potatoes. These dumplings, on the other hand, are made from 100 % cooked potatoes. I’ve named them ‘Bavaria-style’ because Bavaria is kind of famous for its dumplings. You will also find Thuringia-style dumplings there, but this variety is widespread all over Southern Germany. Bavaria-style potato dumplings are considered less fancy than Thuringia-style ones. They […]
Today I am going to introduce to one of my favorite desserts: Topfen dumplings with plum sauce. This dish is originally from Austria, a country that has come up with a wide variety of breathtakingly delicious desserts. Topfen is a cheese curd that is very popular across Germany and Austria but lesser known in foreign countries. In Germany, it is usually referred to as Quark. It’s often advertised as a health food because of its […]
I’ve been running this blog for quite a while now without ever publishing a bread recipe. It’s about time. I’ll promise to not turn this into a baking blog, but this spelt bread is worth a try even for hobby bakers. What would German culture be without bread? A lot of folks over here have some kind of bread with every meal. Bread is much more essential to German cuisine than the potato, an American […]
Hello to all my dear readers, the year 2019 is coming to an end. As you might know, this blog is still relatively new. I’ve started this project in February and since then published 44 recipes on this blog. I’m very thankful for all the encouragement and support I have received from you so far. I will keep going the next year and keep publishing one new recipe every Wednesday for you. In addition to […]
First of all, Merry Christmas to all my loyal followers who are reading this post on its day of publishing. Of course, I have a little present for you. In today’s post, I’m going to show you how to make your own pork head cheese. Yummy! I know, gelatinized sausages might’ve fallen a bit out of fashion but that doesn’t change the fact that they’re addictively delicious. There’s hardly any dish that has a better […]
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