How to Make Your Own Vegan German Food
German Potato Soup (Ela Vegan) is warm, cheap and filling. It’s surprising considering how much we love potatoes in England, that it’s not a soup recipe on its own. So learn to make this version instead.
The flavours come from a blend of carrot, leek, parsley and celeriac (if you can’t get hold of the last vegetable, you can sub with celery).
Before cooking, read up on food safety for people and pets (many foods are unsafe near animal friends). Just bin allium scraps (onion, garlic, leeks, shallots, chives) as like tomato/citrus/rhubarb scraps, acids could harm compost creatures.
For tinned ingredients, pop lids inside cans (or pop ring-pulls back over holes) to avoid wildlife getting trapped).
Germany has a strong tradition of healthy food (naturopaths have the same status as GPs in Germany). It has the highest ratio of vegans in the world (Berlin is the most vegan-friendly city on earth).
A Recipe for German Vegan Potato Salad
This German Potato Salad (The Simple Veganista) is made with baby potatoes and fresh dill, combined with crunchy cucumber and peppery caraway seeds, in a stone-ground mustard and apple cider vinegar dressing.
To make your own salad is pretty empowering. You no longer have to rely on restaurant offerings of a slice of tomato and cucumber with limp lettuce. But also are free from the (very expensive) bagged salads in supermarkets, and dressings often made with dairy ingredients.
Homemade Vegan German Schnitzel Recipe
This homemade schnitzel recipe (Vegan on Board) is a bit more complicated, replacing chicken with celeriac slices. Fried up and served with potato salad and greens.
If you prefer to buy ready-made, look in stores for Oumph! vegan schnitzel, made with sustainable soy (from Europe, not from Amazon rainforests). Recycle packaging at supermarket bag bins, if your kerbside does not recycle.
Vegan Black Forest Trifle
Black Forest desserts are inspired by the traditional colours (black and red) of the national dress, in the beautiful German area of Bavaria. Cherry and chocolate also makes a tasty dessert combination!
This homemade black forest trifle (Rainbow Nourishments) is a show-stopping dessert made from layers of vegan chocolate cake, chocolate custard, macerated cherries and whipped dairy-free cream. It’s a lot easier to make, than it looks!
