(Newswire.net—July 11, 2013) Fort Lauderdale, FL-Red cabbage is one of the great staples of German cooking that is ubiquitous in any authentic German restaurant establishment. The Old Heidelberg Restaurant shared some cooking secrets as they were preparing so many of their staple dishes in the morning. Large stainless steel vats are positioned to literally cook great quantities of fresh red cabbage sautéed with onions, vinegar, and apples in pork lard
Stephan Liebe and his wife Yvonne maintain the “factory” every day at Old Heidelberg and keep things hopping. Staff members are cutting and sautéing all different types of condiments and sauces and gravies that are getting set to accompany the numerous authentic dishes that this restaurant serves.
Red cabbage is one of those vegetables that transforms into a tasty side dish with almost any meat or fish dish that is served. The color gives off a pretty décor while its texture maintains a crunch that has a tactile sensation to blend with any main course.
Additionally, red cabbage in German restaurants is a mixture of sweet and sour when apples and vinegar mix in the pork lard. Cooked to soften the raw vegetable edge, yet just enough crunch to be like a blanched broccoli preserving its original essence. The gravies that are made alongside the red cabbage have that meaty aroma that reminds one of a Thanksgiving dinner with mashed potatoes.
One quickly realizes the vast size of Germany when seeing a menu that has so many different meats, poultries, seafood, and vegetables together. Each region such as Bavaria, has its unique qualities and cuisines and as in most large countries, the food is regionalized based on climate, demographics, and proximity to water or terrain of land. The contiguous neighbors that border Germany also influence strongly the flavors and foods that are served. Gewürztraminer wine is an example of a French Alsatian wine that borders close to Germany and therefore has adopted a German name and pronunciation for this blend of grapes.
Come to Old Heidelberg in Fort Lauderdale to experience the red cabbage and other fine dishes that are original. Contact them at: 900 SW State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 (954) 463-6747 http://www.germanfoodftlauderdale.com / http://www.heidelbergfl.com
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