How good is German food?

Question

I have heard it was really fattening.Are there any recipe sites for german food?

Answer 1

greasy and fattening.  salty too

Answer 2

German food is great, my Grandparents were German, my mother was German, and I am part German myself now here is a little history for you.

Chocolate

From the nineteenth century onwards, chocolate production benefited from German technology and strict purity laws to become an affordable luxury for everyone. Today, strict percentages of cocoa butter, milk, cream and sugar must be adhered to in all chocolate production. German chocolate is generally not as high in sugar as American chocolate, contains no vegetable fat and gives a good clean bite.

Honey-sweet, richly spiced ginger Lebkuchen can be traced back to the early days of the European spice trade when sugar was an expensive luxury and honey the common sweetener. Some Lebkuchen are coated with chocolate and sold in many shapes and sizes. Beautifully packaged, large, flat, sugar-glazed Lebkuchen are popular Christmas gifts.

To walk into a German bakery is to walk into a food lovers' paradise. Bread is taken very seriously in Germany. High street bakers flourish and varieties abound. What is even more impressive is that German breads tend to be of the healthy wholegrain type, packed with flavor and nutrients. The most popular breads include rye flour either with or without wheat. Rye flour has low levels of gluten and so the texture tends to be denser. Wheat is added to give a lighter texture and a good crust. Seeds and whole grains are popular additions for flavor and texture and, of course, regional variations means breads come in many shapes and sizes. Darker rye breads have a moist and chewy texture and store for a good length of time without going stale. They are a particularly good way to start the day at breakfast time topped with thinly sliced cheese and ham.

Muesli is a healthy, tasty mixture of raw or toasted grains (such as oats, wheat, millet, barley and wheat germ), dried fruits, nuts and seeds. It's available in several varieties, and many German types are organic, with no added sugar or preservatives.

Many other German cereals are healthful as well — low in sugar, with delicious, natural grain flavor coming through loud and clear. Try whole wheat oatmeal, for example, which in Germany is called Vollkorn-Haferflocken.

Butter

German butter is produced according to stringent regulations guaranteeing the best possible quality and must pass independent tests for taste, smell, texture, water distribution and spreadability before it is released for sale. According to the German butter ordinance, only table salt, lactic acid and the natural coloring agent betacarotene (a provitamin of vitamin A) may be added to butter during its production.

Coffee

More than 1,000 flavors and over 60 acids characterize the unique taste of German coffee. This is skillfully unfolded by the know-how of German producers, their careful selection of the coffee beans, the means of transport and the manner in which the beans are roasted, ground and packed.

Tea

Several German teas are available in the United States, particularly organic and herbal teas, which are very popular in Germany. Try six-herb tea, or teas flavored with herbs and flowers such as such as peppermint, chamomile, fennel seeds, lemongrass, fruit, rosehips and hibiscus.

Beer

Given beer's popularity in Germany, it is probably not surprising that there are now well over 5,000 varieties brewed in 1,500 breweries. A good fifth of these are found in the southern region of Bavaria, the capital of which is Munich, home to the world-famous Oktoberfest beer festival. Many styles and strengths have developed over the years. Beer is drunk at different times during the day, generally with meals or alongside the most popular bar nibble, lightly salted pretzels.

So seriously was the science of brewing taken in the past that it gave rise to what was perhaps Europe's first food purity law, passed in 1516 by Duke William IV of Bavaria, and still in force today. The law stated that only barley, malt, hops and water were allowed in the beer-making process — a revolutionary edict in the days when adulteration of foodstuffs was rife.

Spirits

Spirits made in Germany are subject to EC law and the stringent directives governing their production processes. Tradition and innovation yield an immense number of specialties. From grain spirit (made from rye, buckwheat, oats or barley) and fruit spirits of various kinds (made from the fermented pulp or juice or by mashing in alcohol and subsequently distilling) to other fine spirits and liqueurs (including herbal, spice, fruit and bitter liqueurs).

Schnaps

Schnaps means a "gulp" in old German — and that is exactly how it should be drunk. There are two main types of Schnaps: Korn, a clear grain spirit, which is a good neutral liquor similar to a vodka and ideal served as a beer chaser. Schnaps are always served on their own in small slender shot glasses, never with mixers. Secondly, there are the distilled spirits produced exclusively from fruit juices, which ferment naturally without the addition of sugar or alcohol. Known collectively as Obstwasser, the most important is Kirschwasser made from late-ripening black cherries.

Wine

German wine is an export success, to more than 130 countries of the world. Riesling wines are the absolute favorite and have acquired cult status, particularly in the USA. No white wine in the world can compare with a Riesling wine in terms of quality, variety and class. In addition, there is a young and dynamic new generation of highly qualified wine growers who have set the pace with dry table wines in recent years, although other traditional grapes, such as pinot blanc, pinot gris, Silvaner and pinot noir remain firm favorites at the table. For more information on wines, visit

Fruit Juices

Germans love aromatic fruit juices, particularly apple juice, which is called Apfelsaft. Germans will often mix it with sparking water for a refreshing drink. In the States, you will also find imported German apple-pear, apple-mango and apple-orange juice. Many of these juices are organic.

Mineral Water

Germany produces some high-quality sparkling mineral waters from the springs of its famous mountain ranges, many of which are high in important minerals such as calcium, potassium and magnesium.

ACE Drinks (Functional drinks)

Functional foods in the drinks sector are marketed as so-called ACE juices. These are soft drinks based on fruit and vegetable juices to which the ant-oxidant vitamins A, C and E have been added. So-called "wellness drinks" form a relatively new product group containing omega-3 fatty acids, in addition to vitamins.

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Answer 3

ausgezeignet

Answer 4

Everything is fattening in excess.

As far as recipe meals, use Google.

Answer 5

Every American I've ever meet loves german food..and the drinks...I will give you some links to look at...

http://www.kitchenproject.com/german/

http://www.weihnachtsmarkt-deutschland.d...

http://www.chefkoch.de/

http://www.kitchenrecipes.com/files/Germ...

http://www.muenchen-online.de/index1_E.h...

http://www.lecker-backen.de/

http://www.wurstfest.com/

Answer 6

german food is like american food ..

from excelent to catastrophic..

and fattening, depending on what you eat.. could be, especially the well known "Eisbein", traditional Bavarian food.. but compare it to 3lb Burger at any Fast Food Chain or other xxl sizes menues at any diner..

transfat.. and all that staff is true in Germany and America

it always depending how much you eat from what.

beside that, german food (parts of) is as good as american food (Parts of)

Answer 7

If you like chesse ,meat and pastries then you will love german food.

Answer 8

go to the grocery store get some brats and krout, then you tell me if its good. and dont use ketchup..brownmustards only.

Answer 9

They're not fattening! They are awesome! I love eating their bratwurst and schnitzels, and their fries (pommes) are great!!! Though the foods are pricey, but hey order a kinder (kid) plate, and the kids portions are HUGE.

Answer 10

believe me it's terrible! greek's better! try google

Answer 11

It's all a matter of taste, what you're used to and what you like.  I'd call it hearty.  If you eat well at meal time, you won't do as much snacking inbetween...and besides you need energy to ride your bike around!  I've never met an american that didn't like German food.  It also depends on where you eat...becasue I've had great German food and I've had not so great German food. On the whole, though, if you're a meat eater, Germany is the place for you!  Lots of pork and lots of brown gravy.  Also, the Wienerschnitzel is not a hot dog as most americans think.  It's traditionally a breaded thin piece of veal usually served with a slice of lemon to squeeze over the top and a side of Pommes (French Fries), and you will also see it made with pork.  You would most certainly like Zwiebelrostbraten (beef with onions)and anything prepared Zigeuner art (gypsy style- peppers and onions) because the flavors are similar to what you would get when you order Fajitas in the US.  On the non-meat side in Bavaria there's a whole  cuisine called Mehlspeisen dedicated to meatless foods....note I didn't say vegitarian.  Those foods are usually on the sweeter side but are not considered desserts.  They include Kaiserschmarrn (which is kind of a puffy pancake that gets ripped in to pieces and baked again) and Dampfnudel (which is a steamed dumpling served with vanilla sauce and some sort of a fruit compot).  If you want to look up receipes, I think the most traditional bavarian meal that you could prepare would be Schweinebraten and Kartoffelknoedel or Semmelknoedel (Porkroast and potato dumpling or bread dumpling).  Weisswurst is also very Bavarian, but unless you have a Metzgerei near you and it's before 11AM, it'd save that for when you're in Munich.  If you're watching your weight, most restaurants offer salads or smaller meals these days as well.  I'll save the pickled lung recipe for another time.

Answer 12

There is no obisity problem in germany compared to the US !

and there is more  good food ,than just BRATS and k***t !

Answer 13

Butter is one of the main ingredients.

...they also use "Schmalz" a lot....animal fat...even used as a breadspread.

Those are some of the foods handed down from generation to generation...their delicacies...but they also have great eats...sophisticated and absolutely delicious....I don't have time to find sites for you right now....google it, dude.

Answer 14

i don't have a recipe,but they have good food