Traditional German cuisine has ancient roots, so it’s very diverse. Each region has its own peculiarities and traditions. In the south-west of the country, French cuisine has a strong influence. White wine, which is mainly Riesling, is added to many dishes. Bavaria is famous for sausages served with sweet mustard and stewed cabbage. The Rhine region is known for marinated beef and potato pancakes. Hamburg boasts its traditions of cooking seafood. Cologne is known primarily for its almond cookies. Despite the differences, the cuisine of all regions has common features. On the territory of the whole country, meat is cooked. That's mainly pork. There are about 1500 kinds of sausages in Germany. Germans also like vegetable garnishes and brew excellent beer.
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Sausages are one of the main treats of German cuisine. There is no such diversity in any country in the world. One of the largest groups is bratwurst. This term refers to the pork sausages intended for grilling. Each region has its own characteristics and recipes, but traditionally, sausages are served with a side dish of sauerkraut or potatoes. Most often, they can be bought at street trays. In this case, they are served with a bun and mustard, ketchup or horseradish. Frankfurt am Main brought to the German cuisine sausages of ground beef seasoned with white pepper and paprika. Another famous treat is the Munich white sausage made of veal and lard. It is worth to try the Nuremberg small sausages of minced pork with the addition of marjoram and garlic.
However, German cuisine is known not only for sausages. Along with them, the truly national dish is sauerkraut. It is served as a side dish or added to other treats. Carrots, peas and beans, spinach, lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers are popular vegetables in Germany. In Rhine, locals cook quite unique dishes of horse meat and potato pancakes. Seafood is actively used in the North West. The pomps or pickled herring, steckerlfisch grilled fish, and shrimp dishes are very popular. You can find them at Oktoberfest markets and street trays. In the cold season, Germans are warmed by soups, which are usually served in clay pots. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Beer brewing in Germany began in the 8th century. Today, there are about 1 400 breweries in the country, which is more than in any other European country. Each large city has its own beer. Berlin has its white Berlin beer of about 3% ABV, which is often added to cocktails or mixed with fruit syrups. In Düsseldorf, Altbier is brewed. That’s the beer with a copper shade and saturated hop flavor. In Cologne, beer number 1 is Kelsh, which is much softer. One of the most original flavors is Rauchbier beer from Bavaria. It is brewed on open fire following an old recipe. The product is soaked with the smell of smoke and due to this it gets the unusual smoked taste.
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A special attention is paid to desserts in Germany. Almond biscuits and gingerbread boast great popularity. They are sold all year round; they are in special demand at Christmas. One of the classic desserts is the Black Forest cherry cake. That’s a multi-layered treat with chocolate and cherry. Bakery and bread itself are an important part of the table. There are more than 500 kinds of bread in the country. The second breakfast in Germany is literally called the breadtime. Bread and biscuits make up an important part of breakfast. For lunch, it is usually served along with snacks like sausage, cheese, and eggs. Pretzels are a full-fledged snack for beer.
Traditional German cuisine has ancient roots, so it’s very diverse. Each region has its own peculiarities and traditions. In the south-west of the country, French cuisine has a strong influence. White wine, which is mainly Riesling, is added to many dishes. Bavaria is famous for sausages served with sweet mustard and stewed cabbage. The Rhine region is known for marinated beef and potato pancakes. Hamburg boasts its traditions of cooking seafood. Cologne is known primarily for its almond cookies. Despite the differences, the cuisine of all regions has common features. On the territory of the whole country, meat is cooked. That's mainly pork. There are about 1500 kinds of sausages in Germany. Germans also like vegetable garnishes and brew excellent beer.
A special attention is paid to desserts in Germany. Almond biscuits and gingerbread boast great popularity. They are sold all year round; they are in special demand at Christmas. One of the classic desserts is the Black Forest cherry cake. That’s a multi-layered treat with chocolate and cherry. Bakery and bread itself are an important part of the table. There are more than 500 kinds of bread in the country. The second breakfast in Germany is literally called the breadtime. Bread and biscuits make up an important part of breakfast. For lunch, it is usually served along with snacks like sausage, cheese, and eggs. Pretzels are a full-fledged snack for beer. 
