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Hamburg Labskaus — traditional dish from Hamburg, Germany
Main course Meat

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Nutritional Values

🔥580kcal
💪38gProtein
🌾22gCarbs
🥑38gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Hamburg Labskaus

How to order / say it
Say it Labskaus — [LOBS-kows]
Order I'd like the Labskaus, please.
Locally Ich hätte gerne das Labskaus, bitte.
Say locally

A hearty dish of corned beef, potatoes, and beetroot.

Why try it?

Labskaus represents Hamburg's seafaring history and is a staple among seamen and locals alike, showcasing the city's tradition of sustaining seafarers with nourishing food.

How it tastes

Salty and savory, with a hearty texture from mashed potatoes and beef, complemented by the earthy sweetness of beetroot and the sharpness of pickles.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Originating in the mid-19th century, Labskaus was created as a practical meal for sailors. Its durability and nutritional value made it a staple aboard ships, eventually becoming a beloved dish in Hamburg.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 250 g corned beef
  • 🥕 400 g potatoes
  • 🥕 150 g beetroot
  • 🧄 1 medium onion
  • 🥕 100 g pickles
  • 🐟 2 pcs herring fillets
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🧂 to taste salt
  • 🧂 to taste white pepper
  • 🥛 100 ml milk

Method

  1. 1 Boil potatoes until tender, then mash them with butter and milk.
  2. 2 Chop corned beef, onion, and beetroot finely.
  3. 3 Combine beef, mashed potatoes, onion, beetroot, salt, and pepper in a pan, heat through.
  4. 4 Serve topped with herring fillets and pickles.
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