Foods of Germany Flashcards

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What is bratwurst?

  • A kind of dessert
  • A meat dish from turkey
  • Sausage made of freshly ground, seasoned pork (correct)
  • A type of bread

What are spatzle?

Small dumplings made from wheat flour

What is hasenpfeffer?

Rabbit dish that is braised in a marinade of wine, vinegar, onions, and spices

What is sauerkraut?

<p>Fermented or pickled cabbage</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is braunschweiger?

<p>Type of liver sausage from Braunschweig, Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is schnitzel?

<p>Breaded, sautéed veal cutlet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is stollen?

<p>Rich yeast bread filled with almonds, raisins, and candied fruit</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is pumpernickel?

<p>Bread made from unsifted rye flour</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is strudel?

<p>German dessert made with thin layers of pastry filled with fruits</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are kartoffelpuffer?

<p>Famous potato pancakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are popular American foods that came from Germany?

<p>Hot dog and hamburger (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the favorite drinks in Germany?

<p>Coffee, tea, beer, and wine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is considered the heaviest meal of the day in German culture?

<p>Noon meal (lunch)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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German Foods and Dishes

  • Bratwurst: A grilled sausage made from freshly ground and seasoned pork, popular for barbecues.
  • Spätzle: Small dumplings crafted from wheat flour, commonly served as a side dish in German cuisine.
  • Hasenpfeffer: A traditional rabbit dish, braised in a rich marinade of wine, vinegar, onions, and various spices.
  • Sauerkraut: Fermented or pickled cabbage usually seasoned with caraway, apple, onion, or juniper berries; pairs well with pork dishes.
  • Braunschweiger: A type of liver sausage that originated in the city of Braunschweig, Germany.
  • Schnitzel: Breaded and sautéed veal cutlet, a staple in German dishes.
  • Stollen: A decadent yeast-based bread filled with almonds, raisins, and candied fruits, often enjoyed during festive seasons.
  • Pumpernickel: A dense bread made from unsifted rye flour, culturally significant and popular in Germany.
  • Strudel: A dessert featuring delicate, paper-thin layers of pastry filled with fruits like plums, apples, cherries, or poppy seeds.
  • Kartoffelpuffer: Renowned potato pancakes that are a favorite snack or side throughout Germany.

Food Influence and Preferences

  • Hot Dog and Hamburger: Iconic American foods that trace their origins back to German culinary traditions.
  • Popular Beverages: Coffee, tea, beer, and wine are the most favored drinks in Germany, reflecting a rich beverage culture.

Meal Structure

  • Noon Meal (Lunch): Considered the "heaviest" meal of the day, reflecting traditional eating habits and social customs in Germany.

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