A Few Mouthwatering Condiments and Spices of the Germans

Mayonnaise and ketchup are my favorite condiments and I practically cannot live without them because I always use them with my fare. Whether I eat a burger, salad, chicken, or sandwich, mayonnaise and ketchup are always there to satisfy my tummy for a mouthwatering fare. When an exchange student from Germany stayed in our abode when I was still in high school, I learned that Germans also utilize condiments and spices to make their food more delicious and flavorful.

Adala, my German mate, told me that mustard is the most known condiment in their country because people always use it to enjoy their sausages. According to her, in some locations of Germany, sausages like the Leberkäse and Weißwurst are often served with a mouthwatering mustard to complete a delightful dining experience. I also learned that Germans often use known herbs such as laurel, chives, thyme, and parsley to make their fares more flavorful. Additionally, German cooks spread black pepper, caraway, and juniper berries to the food that they prepare to make them more pleasing and great-smelling. The bakers in Germany, on the other hand, spread some aniseed, cinnamon, and cardamom in the pastries and beverages that they prepare to make them sweeter and more pleasing.