German Food

Have you ever wondered what Germans eat besides sauerkraut? All joking aside, Germans have a very hearty cuisine that leaves a visitor satisfied. German fare tends to include lots of good, old-fashioned meat & potatoes dishes, dark bread with substance, and of course, their "liquid bread," beer.

Pretzels, sauerkraut, and their beloved Wurst (sausage), in all of its infinite varieties, are prominent on the Germans' menu. But they also have lesser-know dishes such as Rindroulade, a personal favorite of mine, that is a delicious tangy dish made with rolled-up beef which surrounds an exquisitely seasoned stuffing, and is often served with the ever-present Rotkohl (literally, "red cabbage"), which I do prefer to its famously sour sister, sauerkraut.

A popular meal that is also cheap is called Frikadellen,, which are similar to hamburger patties but are highly seasoned and have a less firm texture. They are often served with plain boiled potatoes, which happen to be very popular in Germany, and cabbage. Potatoes in Germany tend to be more yellow in color than the typical potato in the U.S.

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