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Name one food that only the Germans eat?
The last time I visited Hamburg, I ordered the "typical Hamburg" dinner at a restaurant near our hotel.
The entree was white fish with bacon and mustard gravy served over steamed pickles.
This combination is not something I have encountered elsewhere (Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic). So while I am not qualified to say this is something only eaten in Germany, it is what I think of when I think of northern Germany. And let me just say, this meal was delicious.
For dessert, I had Rote Grütze, a northern German dessert dish made from red currants and served with quark cheese or vanilla sauce. It was originally made with groats (hence the name), but is sometimes made with potato starch instead.
I am aware that there is a similar Danish dessert called Rødgrød, so this dish probably does not qualify as “something only Germans eat.” But I believe the version typically found in Hamburg has some unique aspects. There are also apparently blue and green versions, as well, made from blackberries and gooseberries/kiwi.
If it is true that only Germans eat these dishes, that’s a shame! The rest of us are missing out!
