Delicious Northern Germany Food

Aalsuppe is a traditional dish from the kitchens of the northern Germany. The main ingredients are herbs (Kräuter) and small flour dumplings (Mehlklößchen).

Aalsuppe is very famous in Hamburg, due to its historical story. Traditionally, Aalsuppe consists of peas, carrots, potatoes, leeks, celery tubers and no eel. Because the soup is cooked with savory, Aalkraut (Bohnenkraut), in German, it is called Aalsuppe. Later, eel was brought into the soup for non-residents of Hamburg so that the residents of Hamburg wouldn’t have any complaints. It became the famous soup later on. For this reason, Aalsuppe is eaten with eel nowadays. One more thing that makes Hamburg Aalsuppe very famous is the Backobst (dried fruits). Aalsoup sweet and sour blended taste comes from the Backobst.

Aalsuppe 

Labskaus

In the North of Germany, Labskaus is a beloved dish that is virtually unknown in the South. This hearty stew is typically made with salted beef or corned beef, along with potatoes, onions, and beetroot. The ingredients are then mashed together into a thick, porridge-like consistency and served with pickles, hard-boiled eggs, and sometimes even herring.

Labskaus is a testament to the Northern German love of hearty, filling dishes. It’s perfect for a cold winter day and has been a staple of the region’s cuisine for centuries.

Labskaus

Currywurst is much more than just a snack bar classic. It is an integral part of northern Germany’s inner cities, and in Berlin it has already achieved cult status. The sausage, poached or fried depending on the region, with or without skin, is served with sweet tomato sauce and a curry spice mix.

Currywurst is also one the few German dishes to have an international success story. You can even enjoy the spicy sausage in London, New York or Paris. Whole books have been written about the popular snack speciality. Long queues form in front of the best-known stalls in Berlin every evening, it is one of the country’s most popular canteen dishes, has its own museum and can even be celebrated at its own currywurst festival.

Currywurst

Currywurst

In the German state of Brandenburg, the potato reigns king. Introduced by Friedrich the Great from Prussia in the 16th century, the ingredient stuck and today is featured in most of the region’s dishes. One popular way Germans in Brandenburg enjoy their potatoes is as a side dish of pan-fried and crispy potato pancakes. .These are commonly served with fruits — such as apple sauce — to give a nice sweet and savory contrast.

Currywurst