Grießnockerlsuppe
Austrian National FoodRenowned Austrian soup Grießnockerlsuppe embodies simplicity and provides great satisfaction. In Austria and beyond, the delicate, cloud-like semolina dumplings matched by a rich broth become a…
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A beloved meal from Austria, Brettljause is a rustic, filling snack platter ideal for a laid-back get-together or a comforting dinner. Usually presented as a cold meal with a variety of meats, cheeses, bread, pickles, and spreads, this is a classic portrayal of Austrian culinary history. Brettljause is a feast for the senses and the palate since the traditional wooden board (“Brettl”) on which the ingredients are presented defines its name.
4-6
servings15
minutes500
kcalTypical Austrian snack platter, Brettljause is ideal for laid-back events or comforting dinners. This is a cold dish featuring bread, cheeses, meats, cheeses, pickles and spreads. The meal is named for the conventional wooden board upon which it is presented. Fresh vegetables (e.g., tomatoes, cucumber), mustard, horseradish, olives (optional), herbs (parsley or chives), and butter; cured meats (e.g., Speck, salami, or ham); cheeses (e.g., Tyrolean mountain cheese, Emmental); pickled vegetables (e.g., gherkins, pickled onions, sauerkraut); Arrange a large wooden board, thinly slice the cured meats, cut the cheeses, slice the bread, add pickled vegetables, and mix mustard, horseradish, butter, and herbs. For a real taste, present with a bottle of Austrian wine, beer, or fruit juice.
Assorted cured meats: 200g (e.g., Speck, salami, or ham)
Cheeses: 200g (e.g., Tyrolean mountain cheese, Emmental, or a strong local cheese)
Bread: 1 baguette or a rustic loaf (crusty and sliced)
Pickled vegetables: 100g (e.g., gherkins, pickled onions, or sauerkraut)
Fresh vegetables: 1-2 tomatoes, 1 cucumber (sliced)
Spreads: 2 tbsp mustard, 2 tbsp horseradish
Olives: 100g (optional)
Herbs: A handful of fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Butter: 2 tbsp (optional)
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