Appetizers and Snacks (Vorspeisen und Snacks)

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Halver Hahn is a simple yet traditional German snack which translates to 'half a rooster' despite not containing any poultry. It's a comfort dish from the Cologne region, featuring a hearty rye roll sliced and served with a thick slice of aged Gouda cheese.

Halver Hahn: Rye roll with Gouda cheese and mustard.

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Leberwurstbrot is a traditional German snack or light meal consisting of hearty bread spread with liverwurst, a type of liver sausage. The liverwurst spread is typically made from pork liver and can be enhanced with various spices like marjoram, mustard, and black pepper.

Leberwurstbrot: Bread with liverwurst.

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Reibekuchen mit Apfelmus, or potato pancakes with applesauce, is a traditional German dish often enjoyed as a comforting meal during the cooler seasons. It features crispy, golden-brown pancakes made from grated potatoes, onions, and eggs, which are pan-fried until they achieve the perfect texture.

Reibekuchen mit Apfelmus: Potato pancakes with applesauce.

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Mettbrötchen is a traditional German delicacy, especially popular as a snack or appetizer. It consists of a fresh, crusty bread roll generously spread with seasoned raw minced pork, akin to steak tartare. The Mett is typically seasoned with salt, pepper, and sometimes caraway seeds to enhance its flavor.

Mettbrötchen: Roll with raw minced pork and onions.

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Rheinischer Zwiebelkuchen is a traditional German onion tart that hails from the Rhineland region. It features a yeasted dough base, which is topped with a creamy mixture of caramelized onions, diced bacon, sour cream, and a blend of savory spices like caraway and nutmeg.

Rheinischer Zwiebelkuchen: Onion tart with bacon.

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Rollmops are a traditional German and Eastern European appetizer made from fillets of herring that are rolled into a cylindrical shape around a savory filling. The herring is first pickled in a mixture of vinegar, water, onions, and spices such as bay leaves, mustard seeds, and peppercorns.

Rollmops: Pickled herring rolls.

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Schmalzbrot is a traditional German snack consisting of hearty rye bread spread thickly with seasoned pork lard, typically garnished with slices of onion or a sprinkle of paprika for added flavor. This rustic and simple delicacy is a staple in the German diet, especially popular as a satisfying treat during the colder months.

Schmalzbrot: Bread spread with seasoned pork lard.

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Kölsche Kaviar, also known as black pudding or blood sausage on rye with onions, is a classic dish hailing from Cologne (Köln), Germany. It features hearty rye bread topped with rich, seasoned blood sausage and garnished with fresh, crisp onions.

Kölsche Kaviar: Blood sausage on rye with onions.

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Flönz is a traditional blood sausage from the Cologne region of Germany. It is characterized by its soft texture and inclusion of visible pieces of pork fat. lt has a red-brown color with visible white specks of pork fat. It is soft yet easy to slice, making it versatile for various dishes.

Flönz: Traditional blood sausage from Cologne.

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