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Green Sauce with Eggs and Potatoes — traditional dish from Frankfurt, Germany
Main course Vegetarian

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥510kcal
💪23gProtein
🌾49gCarbs
🥑25gFat
🌿6gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy 🥚 Eggs

Green Sauce with Eggs and Potatoes

How to order / say it
Say it Grüne Soße mit Eiern und Kartoffeln — [GROO-neh ZO-seh mit AY-urn oond kahr-TOFF-eln]
Order I'd like the green sauce with eggs and potatoes, please.
Locally Ich hätte gerne die Grüne Soße mit Eiern und Kartoffeln, bitte.
Say locally

A herb-based green sauce served with boiled eggs and potatoes.

Why try it?

Grüne Soße is a revered dish symbolizing Frankfurt's love for fresh herbs. Traditionally made with seven specific herbs, it's a springtime staple that brings families together, representing the city's agricultural bounty.

How it tastes

The sauce offers a fresh and tangy taste with creamy textures from the herbs and dairy, pairing beautifully with the earthy flavors of boiled potatoes and eggs.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Thought to have been introduced by French immigrants in the 19th century, Grüne Soße has become a cornerstone of Frankfurt cuisine, celebrated with an annual festival. Its combination of locally sourced herbs reflects the region's connection to agriculture.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌿 10 g dill
  • 🌿 10 g parsley
  • 🌿 10 g chives
  • 🥛 200 g sour cream
  • 🥕 300 g boiled potatoes
  • 🥚 4 pieces hard-boiled eggs

Method

  1. 1 Chop the herbs finely.
  2. 2 Mix the herbs with sour cream, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3 Boil potatoes until tender and peel them.
  4. 4 Serve the sauce over boiled eggs and potatoes.

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