Reserved and silent person. I hold personal opinions but rarely express them extensively.
Hate confrontations.
I love sports, travelling and living in Germany. Hoping to write more on these topics!
Speaking for myself.
I am Indian and have grown up eating a variety of food with a higher threshold of spice. German food, on the other hand, is delicately flavoured with many ingredients in a lot of dishes retaining their natural taste. Having said that, I love the food in Germany, especially lunch at the Mensa (university or office cafeteria). Some of my personal favourites:
- Schweinshaxe
Also known as Eisbein in other parts of Germany, the roasted pork knuckle with Sauerkraut (pickled cabbage) and potatoes is irresistible. Combine that with a Maß of Weißbier (1 l of beer) and you have a heavenly Bavarian combination.
2. Schnitzel
Although common throughout the world, the ones I have eaten in Germany top the list. A plate of Schnitzel and a side of Pommes (fries) or vegetables in a cream sauce makes for a wholesome lunch.
3. Thüringer Bratwurst
Staying in the capital of Thuringia, I just cannot leave this out.
Q: What’s better than a sausage grilled over coal with bread and a topping of mustard sauce?
Ans: A sausage grilled over coal with bread and a topping of mustard sauce, for just 2 €.
4. Mett / Gehacktes
Who thought uncooked meat would taste so good? A helping of minced pork on top of a bun with onions will help you socialise with fellow Germans in ways even alcohol cannot! Also known colloquially as “Bauernmarmalade”, or “farmer’s jam”.
5. Rostbrätel
Another Thuringian dish! It is basically a pork neck cutlet grilled for a few hours over charcoal and garnished with caramelised onions and a side of vegetables. Of course, a local beer completes the set.
And since Christmas is around the corner, honourable mention to the Lebkuchen and the Spekulatius biscuits, along with Glühwein (though not a dish).
Images source: Google (not my photos)
