Westphalia
Westphalia is renowned for its machine, coal, iron, and metal industries, but it also boasts a rich culinary heritage. Explore classic "inland" cuisine, particularly the energy-rich dishes that define this region. Try making traditional Reibekuchen (potato pancakes) with simple ingredients: 5 lbs of white potatoes, 4 medium yellow onions, 4 eggs, and sunflower oil. Coarsely grate the potatoes and onions, season, drain, mix with eggs, and fry until crispy. Don’t forget to savor the famous Sauerbraten, a sour bread dish, for a true taste of Westphalia!
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Westphalia By: Colin Crouse
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Known for classic “inland” cuisine. • Brewing beer. • Energy-rich dishes. • Reibekuchen- Potato Pancakes • Sauerbraten- Sour Bread
Recipe • 5 lbs. white potatoes. • 4 medium yellow onions. • 4 eggs. • 1 Tbsp. salt. • Sunflower oil or other natural oil for frying.
Coarsely grate potatoes and onions. • Salt the potato mixture to taste. • Drain salted grated potatoes and onions in a colander, trying to reserve as much potato. • Mix in eggs. • Pour in just enough oil to cover the bottom of a nonstick frying pan. • Place the pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the potato mixture into the pan and flatten.
