Atraditional dish originating inAlsace, sauerkraut is a favorite of the French. Made from fermented white cabbage and meats, the recipe for sauerkraut is fairly simple, though time-consuming: the white cabbage is cut into thin strips and left to ferment in a mixture of salt and water, otherwise known as brine, for several weeks. Once fermented, the cabbage is cooked with meats such as Strasbourg sausage and bacon, as well as potatoes, onions and other winter vegetables. Simplicity is often where the delight lies, isn't it?
However, there are many variations on the sauerkraut recipe. Some people add carrots, turnips or even spices like cumin to give the dish a little extra flavor. The traditional meats can also be replaced by fish (the famous sauerkraut from the sea, which scares some people!) or vegetables for a vegetarian version.
Aconvivial dish par excellence, often served in large quantities at festive meals or family gatherings such as the end-of-year festivities, sauerkraut is undeniably an authentic dish that recalls the region's Alsatian roots and its unique culinary culture.
In these gray and rainy days, if you're looking for a good sauerkraut in Paris, don't hesitate to try one of the Parisian restaurants listed below to make sure you tick all the boxes: generosity, authenticity and conviviality. The French dish that delights young and old alike!
Elsass, Alsace's bistronomic cuisine, far from preconceived ideas
The Elsass restaurant makes light of commonplaces and proves that Alsatian cuisine can (also) be bistronomic, built around the region's finest vintages. [Read more]
Bouillon Chartier, the affordable address opposite Gare de l'Est station
Good news for your wallet: Bouillon Chartier has just opened opposite Gare de l'Est. On the menu, as usual, (very) affordable French bistro classics. [Read more]
L'Alsace, the mythical brasserie on the Champs-Elysées
L'Alsace has its address in Paris, and more precisely on the Champs-Élysées. While the address has been around since 1968, in 2017, the brasserie received a facelift by Laura Gonzalez (no less!). Open all day, the brasserie offers quiches from Lorraine, flammekueches, spätzle gratins without forgetting the local sauerkraut, a must in winter! [Read more]
Le Vaudeville: traditional cuisine and seafood for the century-old Parisian brasserie
Few Parisian brasseries can boast of celebrating their 100 years. This is the case of the Brasserie Le Vaudeville, a true institution nestled in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, just opposite the Bourse. With its classic Parisian brasserie dishes and its seafood, Le Vaudeville has not finished seducing the taste buds of Parisians. [Read more]
So, shall we go for sauerkraut this lunchtime?
