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Would you like to take a culinary trip to the former GDR?
From hearty dishes like spicy meat to sweet desserts like cold dog, there is something for everyone.
1 / 13Würzfleisch, a hearty dish with tender pork in a spicy sauce, is reminiscent of shared meals in a cozy atmosphere.
Only really with a slice of freshly toasted toast.
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2 / 13The Soljanka with Letscho is a hearty stew that reflects the diversity of GDR cuisine.
This spicy soup with a mixture of meat, vegetables and lecho is a real culinary delight.
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3 / 13Senfest, a simple yet delicious dish.
Eggs served in mustard sauce, accompanied by hearty potatoes – a successful homage to GDR cuisine.
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4 / 13The Königsberger Klopse in small format are a miniature version of the popular classic.
Tender meatballs in a delicate caper sauce – a feast for the palate.
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5 / 13Grandma's simple braised cucumbers with minced meat are an example of down-to-earth GDR cuisine.
The combination of cucumbers and hearty minced meat is a real treat.
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6 / 13The sausage goulash, a hearty family meal.
The spicy sauce with tender sausages becomes a complete dish with potatoes or pasta.
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7 / 13Bulettes, mashed potatoes and mushroom cream sauce – an unbeatable combination.
This GDR dish combines hearty meatballs with creamy mashed potatoes and a spicy mushroom sauce.
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8 / 13A sweet ending to every meal: The Cold Dog, a no-bake biscuit cake.
Stacked layer by layer, it is not only delicious but also easy to prepare.
Perfect for those with a sweet tooth!
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9 / 13The Berlin splitter rolls are an eye-catcher on every coffee table.
Airy and topped with your choice of jam or a sweet spread, they bring the authentic taste of the GDR directly to your plate.
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10 / 13The sweet parrot cakes are not just a visual highlight.
The fluffy little cakes with colorful layers of dough and icing sweeten every afternoon.
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11 / 13Simple curds, based on grandma's loving recipe.
The fluffy dough balls with quark are fried until golden brown and dusted with powdered sugar.
A treat that brings back sweet memories of childhood.
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12 / 13The Snow White Cake, also known as Danube Wave, delights with chocolate, cherries and a light vanilla cream.
A sweet dream that reminds you of celebrations like birthdays.
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13 / 13 Selterskuchen is a classic GDR cake made from eggs, flour and seltzer water.
It is a moist and fluffy cake that is simply irresistible and requires no scales.
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The cuisine of the GDR is characterized by simple but tasty dishes.
In times of scarcity, people were creative and conjured up delicious dishes from just a few ingredients.
Many of these recipes are still popular and enjoyed cooking today.
With the recipe collection from Simply Tasty you can now immerse yourself in the culinary history of the GDR.
East German cuisine has created its own unique delicacies that continue to enchant the palate to this day.
In the latest article, Simply Tasty presents 13 unforgettable recipes from the GDR that not only revive the taste but also the atmosphere of the time.
From savory main courses to sweet treats - here you can discover what the East tastes like.
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Hearty main dishes from the GDR
The hearty main dishes of GDR cuisine offer a variety of taste experiences.
The classic seasoned meat with pork (1) is characterized by its easy preparation and always good taste.
Solyanka with Lecho (2), a hearty soup, is an ideal way to use leftovers in a delicious way.
The simple mustard with potatoes (3) is a simple yet delicious dish for quick lunches or dinners.
Königsberger Klopse (4) in small format combine minced meat, capers, raisins and creamy sauce, ideal for the whole family.
Grandma's simple braised cucumbers with minced meat (5) offer a delicious combination of cucumbers, minced meat and spices, also as a vegetarian version.
Sausage goulash (6) is an easy choice for a tasty family meal.
The selection is rounded off by meatballs with mashed potatoes and mushroom cream sauce (7), a hearty GDR dish perfect for social occasions or parties.
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Popular desserts and cakes from the East
The sweet delicacies of the GDR revive nostalgic culinary delights.
The popular Cold Dog (8), consisting of butter biscuits, cocoa and coconut oil, is a simple and tasty dessert.
The fluffy Berliner splitter rolls (9), a classic yeast dough pastry, delight with their crispy outer layer and tender interior.
The colorful parrot cakes (10) promise a heavenly treat - and not just on children's birthdays.
Of course, the recipe for grandma's simple curds (11) shouldn't be missed either.
Perfect if you still have boiled potatoes left over from the main course.
The sweet selection is rounded off by the Snow White Cake (12), a juicy, chocolaty GDR classic made of sponge cake, chocolate icing and cherries, which is better known in the rest of the country as the Donauwelle, and the Selterskuchen (13), two other delicious representatives of the GDR. Pastry shops that will delight every sweet tooth.
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