Hamburg Iconic Dish – Labskaus
As a large port city, Hamburg has a rich food culture, and one of its most iconic dishes is Labskaus. This hearty and filling dish has a long history and is a favorite of locals and tourists alike.
Labskaus is a dish made of salted meat, potatoes, onions, and beetroot, all mashed together and served with pickles, fried eggs, and rollmops. It has a distinctive reddish-pink color and a savory flavor that is sure to satisfy any hungry stomach.
If you are curious about this delicious dish, then look no further. Here is a detailed recipe for Labskaus that you can try at home.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of salted beef or corned beef
- 2 pounds of potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 can of beetroot, drained and chopped
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- Pickles, sliced
- Rollmops (pickled herring)
- Fried eggs
Instructions:
- In a large pot, bring the salted beef to a boil and let it simmer for 2-3 hours until tender. Remove the beef from the pot and let it cool.
- In the same pot, add the chopped potatoes and onion and bring to a boil. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are soft.
- Drain the potatoes and onions, and then add them back to the pot.
- Shred the cooked beef and add it to the pot with the potatoes and onions. Add the chopped beetroot, butter, salt, and pepper.
- Mash all the ingredients together until smooth and well combined.
- Serve the Labskaus hot, garnished with sliced pickles, rollmops, and a fried egg on top.
Enjoy your homemade Labskaus and taste the flavors of Hamburg in your own home.
To make it easier to follow the recipe, here is a step-by-step video guide:
And to give you a better idea of what the finished dish should look like, here is an image of Labskaus:
Labskaus is a dish that has stood the test of time and remains a beloved part of Hamburg's food culture. With this recipe, you can experience the taste of this classic dish without having to leave your own kitchen.
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