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Nutritional Values

🔥520kcal
💪28gProtein
🌾12gCarbs
🥑42gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Swakopmund Sauerkraut and Sausage

How to order / say it
Say it Swakopmunder Sauerkraut mit Wurst — [Swak-op-moont Sau-er-kraut and Vorsht]
Order I'd like the sauerkraut with sausage, please.
Locally Ek wil graag die sauerkraut met wurst hê, asseblief.
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Traditional German-style sauerkraut served with local Namibian sausages.

Why try it?

This dish embodies the convergence of Swakopmund's German colonial history with Namibian culinary traditions, offering a harmonious blend of flavors and authenticity.

How it tastes

The tangy sauerkraut complements the highly seasoned sausages, providing a hearty, earthy taste with a mild fermented aroma.

Origin & History — first documented: 1892

Introduced by German settlers in the late 19th century, sauerkraut with sausage remains a culinary staple, evolving through local adaptations and festivities.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 300 g sauerkraut
  • 🥩 400 g Namibian sausages
  • 🧄 1 onion
  • 🧂 1 tsp juniper berries
  • 🌿 1 bay leaf
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 🧂 0.5 tsp peppercorns

Method

  1. 1 Cook chopped onions in a pot with juniper berries, bay leaf, salt, and pepper until softened.
  2. 2 Stir in sauerkraut and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Grill sausages separately until browned.
  4. 4 Serve warm sausages alongside sauerkraut, garnished with parsley.
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