Vegetarian German Food
When people think of German food, they are very often reminded of sausage-based dishes washed down with beer. It is true that pork is the main ingredient in many German dishes. In fact, there are over 1500 different kinds of sausage in Germany. Chicken, goose, duck, turkey and beef are also plentiful. Germans eat over 72 pounds of meat per person a year. However, there are many other dishes that contain no meat at all. Does this Spark an idea?
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Potato Salad and Potato Pancakes
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German potato salad is a dish served hot or cold and as an accompaniment at lunch, dinner, barbecues or picnics. Potato pancakes can also be served hot or cold.
Vegetables
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Carrots, turnips, spinach, peas, beans, cabbage and onions are enjoyed alone or incorporated into German vegetable stews and soups. Asparagus, in particular white asparagus called Spargel, is often served as a main meal.
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Noodles and Dumplings
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The German noodle Spatzle is a thick noodle containing a great deal of egg yolk. Dumplings are another popular hearty German dish.
Milk and Cheese
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German cattle graze in the rich meadows of the Alps and produce excellent milk and cheese. Familiar names are Gouda, Brie, Camembert, Swiss and Tilsiter.
Fish
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Fish will be present on many German menus. Herring salad, shrimp, seafood, fresh water fish, whitefish and sturgeon are typically included in German menus.
Grains
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Wheat, barley, oats and rye are abundant in German cuisines. Bread is served at most meals. Burger Knackerot is a typical and popular flatbread. Pumpernickel is a black bread.
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