Germany cuisine has emerged to be the
most nutritious and delicious food in Europe. The development of the cuisine
was occasioned by social and political changes that occurred in different parts
of the country. Some regions like Bavaria and Swabia share many dishes, whereas
others have completely different ingredients. The following meals represent the
German cuisine.
ü Hot Dish
Ø Meat includes pork, beef, and
poultry. Most people prefer pork. For those who take poultry and beef, the most
common type consumed is chicken and game meats respectively (TheBeefSite).
Ø Fish consumed in Germany is the
salt-water fish with the most common being Alaska Pollock. However, others
prefer trout, European perch, pike, and carp (Aesther).
Ø Vegetables are also forms of hot food
commonly served with stews and sometimes as side dishes. Common vegetables
consumed include carrots, beans, turnips, broccoli, spinach, cabbages, and
peas.
ü Side Dishes
Ø Noodles are the most common side
dishes. Ingredients include wheat flour and eggs.
Ø Potatoes are normally boiled and
mashed or pan-roasted.
ü Species and Condiments
Ø Spices - Germans do not prefer hot
and spicy foods; instead they consider herbs like thyme, chives, laurel, and
caraway among others. Herbs are used in place of spices.
Ø Condiments – the most common
condiment used is horseradish that can either be served alone or combined with
mustard.
ü Desserts
Most people prefer cakes and tarts made from fresh fruit as
their dessert. Ingredients for making cakes include apples, cherries, plums,
and strawberries. Another popular dessert is the Rote Grütze (Aesther).
ü Bread
Bread rolls or Brötchen are common breads in German cuisine. Most Germans prefer
the roll spread with margarine or butter.
ü Structure of Meals
Ø Breakfast consists of bread rolls or
toasts with cheese or jam.
Ø Lunch is the main meal taken around
noon.
Ø Dinner, though not common, is a
smaller meal that consists of breads, sausages, cheese, and vegetables.
ü Drinks
Ø Beer includes pale lager pilsener, wheat
beer, and lager.
Ø The most popular types of wine
include Riesling and Silvaner (white wine) as well Spätburgunder and Dornfelder
(red wine).
Ø Korn is a spirit prepared using malt.
Ø Other drinks include coffee, soft
drinks, and drinking water.
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