German Side Dishes

German potato pancakes are a restaurant staple, a homemade classic, and a popular street food snack. They are prepared with a thick batter that employs grated raw potatoes, flour, and eggs, and are usually shaped into flat, round discs that are sh... READ MORE

Semmelknödel are popular German bread dumplings–nutritious and convenient, they are one of the most versatile side dishes in traditional German cuisine. Even though there are numerous semmelknödel varieties, which come in various s... READ MORE

Pan-fried potatoes are a classic, versatile German dish that is easily adapted with additional ingredients and comes in different flavor combinations. The potatoes are traditionally diced or sliced, buttered and salted, and can be then combined wi... READ MORE

Kartoffelklöße or kartoffelknödel are traditional German potato dumplings that are consumed all over the country but are especially popular in Bavaria, Thuringia, and the Rhineland area. Depending on the variation, the dumplings ma... READ MORE

Rotkohl is a traditional salad and side dish made from red cabbage that is finely shredded and then braised or slow-cooked with ingredients like apples, onions, vinegar, sugar, and various spices such as cloves, bay leaves, and sometimes juniper b... READ MORE

Serviettenknödel are German bread dumplings, or Semmelknödel that derive their name - napkin dumplings - from the way they are traditionally cooked: wrapped tightly and steamed inside a cloth napkin called serviette in ... READ MORE

Pellkartoffeln refers to boiled or steamed potatoes with their skins intact. This traditional German dish can be enjoyed on its own or served as an accompaniment to a variety of different dishes. The potatoes are usually scrubbed to remove any imp... READ MORE

Different versions of apple sauces have been prepared since ancient times—a combination of pork and apples is even mentioned in Apicius, a collection of Roman cookery recipes, while different medieval varieties appear in English as ... READ MORE

Himmel und Erde is a traditional dish originating as far back as the 18th century. Literally translated, the name of the dish means Heaven and Earth, derived from the old word for potatoes – Erdapfel. The dish consists of m... READ MORE

A quintessential specialty hailing from Thuringia, Thüringer klöße is a simple potato dumpling that consists of a mixture of grated raw potatoes and mashed cooked potatoes filled with crunchy cubes of bread. The dumplings are typic... READ MORE

As the name suggests, this German specialty hails from Leipzig, and it is typically based on a mix of vegetables. The dish usually consists of a combination of young vegetables, crayfish tails, morel mushrooms, and bread dumplings which are doused... READ MORE

Rahmschwammerl is a traditional Bavarian dish made with a combination of mushrooms, bacon, onions, butter, flour, stock, heavy cream, sour cream, and garlic paste. It's best to use both fresh and dried mushrooms for this dish. The ingredients are ... READ MORE

Originally from Saarland, dibbelabbes is a combination of grated potatoes, leeks, and diced smoked or cured meat such as bacon or pork belly. This traditional German hash is typically seasoned with marjoram, nutmeg, parsley, salt and pepper, and t... READ MORE

Weinkraut is a traditional side dish and a version of the famous sauerkraut. It's usually made with a combination of sauerkraut, butter, onions, sweet apples (e.g. Red Delicious), bay leaves, juniper berries, white wine, and peppercorns. The onion... READ MORE

Hoorische is a type of potato dumpling hailing from the German region of Saarland. The dumplings are typically made with a combination of both grated raw potatoes and boiled potatoes, along with ingredients such as eggs, flour, nutmeg, salt, and p... READ MORE

Grüne bohnen mit bohnenkraut is a traditional dish that's usually served as an accompaniment to meat dishes. The dish is made with a combination of green beans, savory, butter, onions, flour, vegetable stock, and salt. The green beans are was... READ MORE

Rettichsalat is a traditional salad originating from Bavaria. This Bavarian classic is made with a combination of white radish, chives, white wine vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper. The radish is peeled and sliced into thin disks. The... READ MORE

Kartoffelschmarrn is a traditional and Bavarian dish, resembling a savory potato pancake or scramble. It is made by grating raw potatoes and mixing them with eggs, flour, and seasonings such as salt and nutmeg. The mixture is then fried in a pan u... READ MORE

Gedünstete pilze is a traditional dish consisting of creamed mushrooms. The dish is usually made with a combination of white mushrooms, onions, flour, stock, butter, salt, nutmeg, sour cream, and parsley. The mushrooms are sliced lengthwise a... READ MORE

Traditionally associated with Christmastime, brunede kartofler (lit. caramelized potatoes) is a simple, yet immensely flavorful Danish dish, also eaten in the Northern Germany. The dish is usually made with a combination of new potatoes, butter, n... READ MORE

Niedernauer kartoffeln is a traditional potato dish that's especially popular in Bavaria. The dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes, butter, eggs, cream or sour cream, onions, parsley, salt, and pepper. The potatoes are boiled and pe... READ MORE

Bremer braunkohl is a traditional dish originating from Bremen. It's made with a combination of kale, onions, oats or buckwheat groats, salt, sugar, and either chicken fat, goose fat, or lard. The kale is chopped and sautéed with onions in ... READ MORE

Gedadschde is a traditional dish originating from the Palatinate region. These simple patties are made with a combination of mashed potatoes, flour, milk, salt, sugar, and oil. Shredded cheese can be added to the mixture if desired. The mixture is... READ MORE