Alsatian Food London

Alsatian food is synonymous with conviviality the dishes are substantial and served in generous portions and it has one of the richest regional kitchens.

Alsatian food london. Menu includes several traditional french german dishes along with full compliment of american menu items. The choucroûte is served hot with boiled potatoes and a variety of meats including ham bacon sausages smoked meats and also fish on the menus. Alsace cuisine is close to german food because the land has belonged to what is now germany switzerland and france at various times depending on the conquering rulers and boasts a germanic dialect alsatian. This beloved local dish is available in practically every winstub or wine room as the alsatians call their inns in the city.

The typical dishes of this area are heavier deftiger than other french regions and are focused on farm or peasant fare. This traditional alsatian dish is inspired by the german dish known as flammekueche. And like so many quintessential alsatian dishes tarte flambée pairs perfectly with a glass of local riesling. This week sees the launch of the first alsace menu at le garrick featuring regional dishes and wines.

Alsatian cuisine the cuisine of the alsace region of france incorporates germanic culinary traditions and is marked by the use of pork in various forms. The menu will include a smoked herring and warm potato salad 7 followed by choucroute garnie d alsace 16 or sauerkraut a white cabbage cooked in wine or vinegar and accompanied by local sausages pork and potatoes. Made from thinly rolled dough that has been topped with fromage blanc sliced onions and smoked bacon and cooked to perfection in a wood fired oven tarte flambée is like choucroute garnie and kugelhopf distinctly alsatian. The national dish of alsace is a version of german sauerkraut.

Available hot cold as a starter a main or a snack at any point of the day the alsatian tarte à l oignon is the perfect accompaniment to a pint whenever you re in strasbourg. Mushrooms and potatoes are also popular topping variations. The region is also known for its wine and beer. Any visit to this historic alsatian community deserve a meal at the alsatian steakhouse.

Home style alsatian dishes september 18 2009 these 9 recipes from the region of alsace on the border of germany and france exemplify the rich hearty dishes characteristic of the area s unique. The fermented cabbage cooked in white wine beer or cider and seasoned with juniper berries and black peppercorns. A real olio of cultures and cuisines.