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In typical Strasbourg dishes, we recognize strong influences of German and Austrian flavors. The most popular recipes from Strasbourg are often passed down from generation to generation. Several of them have managed to make their way to Lyon, Nice and even Marseille.
Throughout Alsace, the inhabitants cultivate a rich cuisine, based on fresh and locally produced ingredients. The terroir is simple, but always gourmet.
It's no surprise that in 1780, the Strasbourg region was the birthplace of duck foie gras. A controversial dish, but still omnipresent throughout France, particularly as the holiday season approaches.
Strasbourg's culinary specialties will have only one objective: to satisfy you as quickly as possible (case in point: sauerkraut)! Still try to save room for dessert. Because Alsatian sweets are just as tasty as the best savory dishes among Alsatian specialties.
What to eat in Strasbourg? Our selection of 10 Strasbourg specialties
Are you looking for a fresh and invigorating snack typical of Strasbourg? Opt for Bibeleskäs! This creamy cheese is a specialty particularly appreciated by Alsatians and Mosellans. Bibeleskäs is a delicious mixture of white cheese and fresh cream. Originally, this farm preparation was intended to feed chicks. It is now essential in all the cheese shops in the city. To be enjoyed according to your mood of the moment during your trip to Alsace.
1. Flammekueche
In Alsatian, "Flammekueche" means "flambéed tart". It consists of onions and bacon bits on a bed of fresh cream, all resting on a thin, slightly crispy pastry. Originally, the flambéed tart was made from leftover bread dough after baking in a large wood oven.
2. Bretzel
Nationally renowned, the Strasbourg bretzel is a culinary must-have. Recognizable by its knot shape, it is made from a salted brioche dough, a Strasbourg specialty cooked poached. You'll find them everywhere, starting with all the bakeries in the city. Although the traditional recipe is only seasoned with sea salt, you'll sometimes find them with seeds, cheese, bacon, onions or in a sweet version.
3. Knack
Street-food time has arrived! As its name suggests, knack is a typically Alsatian sausage. You'll find them at every community gathering and celebration. Strasbourg knack has tender, supple flesh that is pink, orange or slightly brown in color. To be enjoyed on the go, simply with a little mustard.
4. Choucroute garnie
The name choucroute comes from the Alsatian "Sürkrüt" meaning "sour cabbage". It comes from the fermentation of a special variety of white cabbage, the cabbage cabus. Choucroute garnie therefore consists of sauerkraut and meat, and charcuterie, potatoes and onions studded with cloves. In Alsace, it is usually cooked with lard and beer or white wine from Alsace of course!
5. Baeckeoffe
Baeckeoffe is a long Sunday dish from Alsatian cuisine. In a terracotta mold, based on various meats and vegetables marinated in white wine (potatoes, onions). Basically, the baeckeoffe marinade is prepared on Saturday then left on Sunday morning in the baker's oven. The lid was then sealed with bread dough before cooking and served to the whole family after mass. In restaurants, you'll find traditional baeckeoffe served in a terracotta plate. The gourmet aroma that emanates from it says a lot about the rest of the tasting!
6. Fleishkiechles
You can't miss these grilled meat patties during your visit to Strasbourg. Mainly made with beef, pork and fine bacon, fleishkiechles are pure protein discs! The preparation is seasoned with fresh parsley and nutmeg. Each family perpetuates its own grandmother's recipe, adding breadcrumbs or crust soaked in milk. These small variations make each version unique and delicious in its own way among Alsatian culinary specialties.
7. Spätzles
Italian pasta had better watch out, spätzle are our small French and traditional pasta from Strasbourg. You'll love the texture of this Alsatian specialty, soft inside and slightly crispy outside. Spätzle (or spaetzle), are an ideal garnish to accompany a dish with sauce. We recommend a typically Strasbourg pork knuckle or a dish based on fresh cream and tender bacon.
8. Kougelhopf
This typical dessert is a brioche made with butter and cow's milk in the shape of a bell with fluted edges and a hollow interior. It is filled with raisins soaked in rum or kirsch and almonds. Traditionally, this brioche bread was consumed mostly on festive occasions, such as Christmas or weddings. Nowadays, it is mainly eaten at breakfast.
9. Linzer Torte
This delicious red fruit tart originates from Austria and Germany. You'll spot it by its superb basket-shaped braiding, revealing the delicious pink filling. Linzer torte is usually filled with redcurrant or raspberry jam.
10. Crémant d'Alsace
It is a sparkling white wine produced in the Alsatian vineyards. Since 1976, it has been protected by appellations such as AOP and AOC. It is perfect to accompany choucroute garnie, or at aperitif time, with small bretzels and savory kougelhopf.
Alsace white wine is also very renowned, dry it wonderfully accompanies choucroute garnie, seafood pasta, sweet it goes with foie gras, desserts or as an aperitif.