The German Kitchen

A second variation of milchreis which is has slightly less fat than Milchreis I.

Difficulty: Easy.
Preparation Time: 45 minutes.
Portions: 3.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1/3 cup long white rice
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup raisins

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This is a great comfort food for breakfast or dessert.  You will find this on German menus quite often, and kids love it. There are many slight variations, but this recipe is a good start.

Difficulty: Easy.
Preparation Time: 45 minutes.
Portions: 4.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup short grain white rice
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup cream
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Anyone that has been to a German city, particularly Berlin, will know that you can’t walk a block without finding an Imbiss (food stand or cart) or pub, that serves Currywurst.  It is the best fast food, that only requires a plastic toothpick to eat. And it is also super easy to make at home.

To make this authentic in appearance and taste, knockwurst is the best to use.  However, I have made it with hot dogs to great effect.  As a German vegetarian recipe option, why not try soy dogs?  The typical side dish to serve this with is french fries, or Pommes.  I make my own, but you could also buy bagged for an even quicker meal.

Difficulty: easy.
Preparation Time: 35 minutes.
Portions: 4.

Ingredients:

• 1 package of knockwurst (5 links) OR 1 package of hot dogs
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 2 8-ounce cans of tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1/2 – 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

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A popular dish in Northern Germany, with abundant use in Berlin pubs, particularly. Much simpler than one might think based on the ingredients.

Difficulty: Moderate.
Preparation time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4.

Ingredients:

• 1 stale bread roll (in a pinch, use breadcrumbs, 3/4 cup)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 pound ground meat, preferably half pork, half beef
• 1 small, finely chopped onion
• 4 finely chopped anchovy filets
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon butter (unsalted)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 cups meat stock
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 3 tablespoons capers
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Pinch of sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, or light sour cream
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

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