German Staples

A hearty meal is a must have in Germany. In this section of staples, one might find that the Germans have really big appetite and yes, they sure do.

Bread

With 200 different types of bread, it is no wonder why German breads are of high quality.

Types of bread

• Baguette-style bread
• Bread with nuts or sunflower seeds
• Rye bread made from sourdough
• Bread made from rough kernels
• Rye bread with linseeds

With so many different types of bread, it is important to control the quality standards. Therefore, bakeries are not allowed to open too early or close too late on Sundays. Such implementation ensures that bakers have enough time to prepare quality breads, and also not sell breads that have already turned stale.

Thanks to my German brother-in-law’s great bakery skills, he taught my sister how to make some German bread.

This is a type of homemade bread that is topped with sesame seeds, sunflower seeds and poppy seeds. They were indeed, very soft and unlike the ones that we can find in local supermarkets.

Pumpernickel - a sweet rye bread

Potato or the Kartoffel

The Germans love potatoes, be it mashed, fried, boiled, baked, stuffed, steamed or au gratin. They even use it in soups, stews and salads.

Here are some of the examples of potato dishes:

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Potato croquette is somewhat like a bergedil from the Malay cuisine

Potato Soufflés

Potato Dumplings are often served with pork and red cabbage

This was what I had last Christmas when my sister’s family was in Singapore. The German cuisine is definitely very mouth-watering. Be sure to watch your weight if you are going to Germany as there are just too much good food to resist. 

bibliography:

Bernstein, E. (2004). Food, Wine, Beer and Fashion. In E. Bernstein, Culture and Customs of Germany (pp. 49-54). Greenwood Press.