What can you taste in Austria? A trip to Austria is not complete without tasting Austrian food. This cuisine originated in Austria and contains influences from the entire former Austro-Hungarian empire and Central Europe. Though most people associate Austrian food with Viennese cooking, there are also significant regional variations. Here are some of the must-try dishes:
Styrian delicacy Sachertorte
This traditional dish is a popular Styrian favorite. It is a fried pork knuckle soup with a variety of vegetables and herbs. It is traditionally served with a potato salad and lemon wedges. There are a few variations of the dish. Fried chicken salad is another option. Fried chicken salad is a sandwich made from hand-warm chicken, bacon bits, and potato pieces. It is drenched in pumpkin seed oil, which is made by grinding the meat.
The best Styrian delicacy has been around for centuries. This recipe can be found online or in many traditional Styrian bakeries. However, it is important to keep the dessert out of the refrigerator. It will sweat and lose its flavor if left to sit for too long. If stored in the refrigerator, Sachertorte can lose its luster. You may want to try storing it at room temperature, so that it doesn’t get soggy.
Vienna’s Wiener Schnitzel
A trip to Vienna is not complete without a taste of the city’s acclaimed Wiener Schnitzel. The dish is an Austrian staple and is enjoyed worldwide. One of the most popular restaurants serving Wiener Schnitzel in the city is Schnitzelwirt, a cosy restaurant owned by second-generation Zeiner family. The restaurant is home to the city’s ‘biggest Wiener Schnitzel,’ with 11 varieties. The restaurant also claims to be one of the cheapest, high-quality Wiener Schnitzel in Vienna.
While the name ‘Wiener schnitzel’ is associated with this dish, the name dates back more than a century. The ‘wiener’ part came about from a movement to promote local cuisine and protect the city’s culinary traditions. It is possible to find recipes for Wiener Schnitzel from many countries around the world. For example, you can find Wiener Schnitzel made from pork, chicken, veal, fish, cauliflower, and celeriac.
Styrian dessert Apfelstrudel
The apple strudel is a traditional Styrian dessert. It can be eaten warm or cold, depending on your preference. Apple strudels have been passed down from generations, with recipes being passed from grandmothers to daughters and mothers to granddaughters. The best ones are baked with love, as can be seen by reading the sweet notes from the makers. Listed below are some of the essential tips for making an apple strudel.
The basic ingredients for this classic Styrian dessert are apples, cinnamon, and sugar. The filling is a rich, apple-based mixture topped with raisins, and wrapped in a thin pastry jacket. Apfelstrudel is usually served warm with vanilla ice cream. For an authentic recipe, you should use real strudel dough. The dough is the trickiest in the world, as it carries a heavy filling.
Salzburg’s Mozartkugel
A typical Austrian sweet is the Mozartkugel, a small round sugar confection made with marzipan, pistachios, and nougat, and covered in milk or dark chocolate. These sweets were first made in 1890 by confectioner Paul Furst in Salzburg and named after the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The original Mozartkugel can still be found at Furst confectioners, with several branches in the city. The Salzburg Mozartkugel, however, is made by the descendants of Paul Furst. While there are several competing brands of this confection, the Mirabell Mozartkugel has been known as the best for its roundness.
The first company to produce these chocolate confections used the same hand-made techique that Mozart himself used. Currently, the company only produces round Mozartkugels, and all other varieties have to be made with a flat side. This allows the company to produce the Mozartkugel with a unique shape, and it also adds a bit of freshness to the Mozartkugel. The Mozartkugel has become an iconic treat in Austria, and a must for tourists.