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Vegetarian
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Nutritional Values
580kcal
12gProtein
42gCarbs
37gFat
5gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥛 Dairy
🥚 Eggs
Frankfurt Green Sauce
How to order / say it
Say it
Frankfurter Grüne Soße — [Frank-furt-er Gruh-neh Zose]
Order
I'd like the Frankfurt Green Sauce, please.
Locally
Ich hätte gerne die Frankfurter Grüne Soße, bitte.
Say locally
A cold herb sauce served with hard-boiled eggs and boiled potatoes.
Why try it?
This dish is a staple of Frankfurt and symbolizes the city's culinary love for fresh, local ingredients. It is traditionally served during the local festival celebrating the onset of spring.
How it tastes
The sauce has a fresh, herbal taste, with a creamy texture provided by the mix of herbs and dairy. It's aromatic, slightly tangy, and pairs wonderfully with the neutral flavors of potatoes and eggs.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
Frankfurter Grüne Soße dates back to at least the mid-19th century. It was created as an easy way to use and preserve fresh herbs which were abundant in spring. The dish rapidly became iconic in Frankfurt, often enjoyed during Ostermarkt, the Easter market.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌿 150 g mixed fresh herbs
- 🥛 200 g sour cream
- 🥛 100 g yogurt
- 🥚 3 hard-boiled eggs
- 🌾 300 g boiled potatoes
- 🍋 15 ml lemon juice
Method
- 1 Finely chop the herbs and mix them together.
- 2 Blend the herbs with sour cream and yogurt until smooth.
- 3 Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the sauce.
- 4 Serve the sauce cold with sliced hard-boiled eggs and boiled potatoes.
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