German cuisine differs from region to region - each has its own special food and drink. However, the main foods consumed in this country are pork, sausages, potatoes and stewed vegetables. But Germans do not eat eggs very often. Although there are plenty of dishes with this product in German cuisine.
Egg preparation methods common in Germany
Germans generally eat soft-boiled eggs, baked in the oven as an omelet, or fried in a pan. In the latter case, several slices of ham, sausages, tomatoes, mushrooms and various greens are often added to them. Little spices are used in the preparation of eggs, most often only salt and pepper.
Traditional German dish is omelet with smoked herring. For its preparation, pieces of fish fillets of arbitrary size are placed with a greased refractory form, thin slices of tomato are placed on top and sprinkled with herbs. Then these ingredients are poured with beaten eggs and baked in the oven until tender.
Omelet with potatoes, which is also cooked in the oven, is also popular among the people of Germany. For its preparation, peeled potatoes are finely chopped, fried in butter, laid out in a baking dish, sprinkled with pepper and salt, poured with eggs. Then the dish is placed in a hot oven and baked for 10 minutes.
Stuffed eggs are sometimes served as a beer snack in Germany. To prepare the filling, boiled yolk is used, pounded with mayonnaise and various ingredients: pickled cucumbers, smoked ham or salmon, anchovies, herring milk, herbs or butter.
Stuffed eggs are usually refrigerated before serving, but sometimes they are also fried in a pan. To do this, they are pre-dipped in a raw beaten egg, then rolled in cheese and bread crumbs. The result is a hearty, high-calorie, yet delicious dish that goes well with beer.
Marinated hard-boiled eggs are also served as an appetizer. The latter is usually prepared from water, a small amount of wine vinegar, herbs and onions. Peeled boiled eggs are poured with marinade, then covered with a thick cloth and left in the refrigerator for a day so that they are well saturated.
German cuisine with eggs
There are also many egg dishes in traditional German cuisine. For example, in Germany, you can enjoy a salad made from hard-boiled eggs, onions and herbs. And it is dressed with mayonnaise, kefir, salt and red pepper sauce. By the way, such a dish can be tasted not only in local cafes, but also when visiting ordinary Germans.
Popular among the inhabitants of this country and such a dish as "Eggs in the nest". To prepare it, make mashed spinach or potatoes. Spread it in a greased fireproof mold around the edges, and break the eggs in the middle. Such a dish is sprinkled with various seasonings and baked in the oven until the eggs set a little. It is always served with fresh bread.
