Brezeln (Soft Pretzels)

Brezeln, also known as soft pretzels, are a delicious treat that is a staple in Germany. The pretzels consist of flour, malt, salt, yeast, and water. But, once they’re knotted, boiled, and baked, they turn into a salty treat that will make your tastebuds dance.

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Currywurst

This is a popular street food all across Germany and often a guilty pleasure for most. The dish consists of liked wurst (sausage) with tangy curried tomato sauce and lots of spicy curry powder on top, and served with french fries. Some carts will also make a vegetarian version of this munchy food for vegetarians to enjoy.

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Bratwurst

Made with a combination of beef, pork, and veal, Bratwurst is known as Germany’s most famous sausage and is widely consumed amongst Germans at home and around the world.

Schnitzel

Perhaps most widely known around the world,  Schnitzel, which is a fried and breaded chicken cutlet, is a staple in Germany. Cooks will often prepare different types of schnitzel by combining it with veal or pork, before breading and frying it.

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Swedish food and restaurant blogger based in Berlin Per Meurling has become somewhat of an authority when it comes to local restaurants, bars, and eateries in Berlin. Don’t take it from us, take it from his 95k followers on Instagram, who rely on his snappy reviews and mouth-watering photos when choosing their next spot to eat in.

“A well-executed dinner is like a symphony that touches you on so many levels,” reflected Meurling in an interview with Scandinavian Traveler. “Many of my best memories come from restaurants.”

According to Meurling, while TripAdvisor is all very well, who can be bothered to wade through hundreds of reviews written by people with a completely different frame of reference than you? “I think most people would rather have tips from someone they know they can trust,” he notes.

Meurling’s reviews include anything from top-notch restaurants to hole-in-the-wall joints. What matters is the quality of the food itself. You’d want to follow his guidance.

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In Germany, there is one sandwich that—while beloved—might seem extremely strange to those who aren’t familiar with it: Mettbrötchen.

Mettbrötchen, to put it simply, is not for the faint of heart. This sandwich consists of raw minced pork, which is served with onions on a bread roll.

Yes, you heard that right: mett is the name of the uncooked minced pork, which is beloved as a sandwich filling throughout Germany, giving its name to the popular sandwich.

Mett is prepared following strict rules to prevent people from getting sick from potential parasites or food-borne illnesses that the pork could harbor. In fact, a German law states that mett must be served on the day of its production.

Seasoned with spices like caraway and garlic, the combination between the raw meat’s smooth, hearty flavor and the bite of the onions works incredibly well. It’s easy to see why this dish is popular even if it might sound a bit scary!

So, would you be adventurous enough to try a Mettbrötchen sandwich?

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Brezeln (Soft Pretzels)

Brezeln, also known as soft pretzels, are a delicious treat that is a staple in Germany. The pretzels consist of flour, malt, salt, yeast, and water. But, once they’re knotted, boiled, and baked, they turn into a salty treat that will make your tastebuds dance.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Cosmos Travel (@cosmostravel)

Currywurst

This is a popular street food all across Germany and often a guilty pleasure for most. The dish consists of liked wurst (sausage) with tangy curried tomato sauce and lots of spicy curry powder on top, and served with french fries. Some carts will also make a vegetarian version of this munchy food for vegetarians to enjoy.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Hans Goossens (@biggreenhans)

Bratwurst

Made with a combination of beef, pork, and veal, Bratwurst is known as Germany’s most famous sausage and is widely consumed amongst Germans at home and around the world.

Schnitzel

Perhaps most widely known around the world,  Schnitzel, which is a fried and breaded chicken cutlet, is a staple in Germany. Cooks will often prepare different types of schnitzel by combining it with veal or pork, before breading and frying it.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Eliza Rutkowska Kołodziej (@elisskaa_11)

The post What to Eat on Your Next Trip to Germany appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Swedish food and restaurant blogger based in Berlin Per Meurling has become somewhat of an authority when it comes to local restaurants, bars, and eateries in Berlin. Don’t take it from us, take it from his 95k followers on Instagram, who rely on his snappy reviews and mouth-watering photos when choosing their next spot to eat in.

“A well-executed dinner is like a symphony that touches you on so many levels,” reflected Meurling in an interview with Scandinavian Traveler. “Many of my best memories come from restaurants.”

According to Meurling, while TripAdvisor is all very well, who can be bothered to wade through hundreds of reviews written by people with a completely different frame of reference than you? “I think most people would rather have tips from someone they know they can trust,” he notes.

Meurling’s reviews include anything from top-notch restaurants to hole-in-the-wall joints. What matters is the quality of the food itself. You’d want to follow his guidance.

The post Per Meurling Will Help You Find Your Way Through Berlin’s Food Scene appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

In Germany, there is one sandwich that—while beloved—might seem extremely strange to those who aren’t familiar with it: Mettbrötchen.

Mettbrötchen, to put it simply, is not for the faint of heart. This sandwich consists of raw minced pork, which is served with onions on a bread roll.

Yes, you heard that right: mett is the name of the uncooked minced pork, which is beloved as a sandwich filling throughout Germany, giving its name to the popular sandwich.

Mett is prepared following strict rules to prevent people from getting sick from potential parasites or food-borne illnesses that the pork could harbor. In fact, a German law states that mett must be served on the day of its production.

Seasoned with spices like caraway and garlic, the combination between the raw meat’s smooth, hearty flavor and the bite of the onions works incredibly well. It’s easy to see why this dish is popular even if it might sound a bit scary!

So, would you be adventurous enough to try a Mettbrötchen sandwich?

The post Mettbrötchen is Germany’s Strangest Sandwich appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.