A FOOD TRADITION

Alsatian Cuisine

Alsatian cuisine combines French and Central European traditions through wheat, cabbage, pork, freshwater fish, and distinctive baked goods.

Dishes linked to this cuisine

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Matelote du Rhin

A traditional Rhine-style Alsatian fish stew made with river fish simmered in a seasoned wine-based sauce, often enriched with butter and cream.

Munster en Croûte

Munster en Croûte is a wheel or portion of Munster cheese enclosed in pastry and baked until the crust is golden and the cheese is soft.

Presskopf

Presskopf is an Alsatian pressed pork terrine made from cooked pork and vegetables set in a firm aspic.

Sandre au Riesling

Sandre au Riesling is pike-perch prepared with Riesling and served in a creamy wine sauce in the Alsatian tradition.

Schiffala

Schiffala is a hot Alsatian preparation of smoked pork shoulder, often served with sauerkraut and potatoes.

Schniederspätle

Schniederspätle are Alsatian knife-cut egg noodles made from a wheat-flour batter and typically served warm as a side dish, often finished with butter.

Spätzle

Spätzle are soft German egg noodles made by dropping a loose wheat-flour and egg batter into simmering water.

Spätzle Alsaciens

Spätzle Alsaciens are soft Alsatian egg noodles formed from wheat-flour batter and boiled before being served warm, commonly with butter or a little milk in the batter.

Spritzbredele

Spritzbredele are crisp Alsatian butter cookies made by piping or pressing a rich dough of flour, butter, sugar, and often egg into decorative shapes before baking.

Sürkrüt mit Ràcka

A traditional Alsatian dish of tangy sauerkraut served with pork ribs.

Sürlawerla

A traditional Alsatian sour liver dish made with liver, onion, and a tangy vinegar-based sauce.

Tarte Flambée au Munster

Tarte Flambée au Munster is a thin baked Alsatian flatbread topped with cream, Munster cheese, onion, and often bacon.

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