Alsace is a gourmet region - there’s something for every culinary taste! There are so many delicious traditional specialities to discover, whether you’re on the go, enjoying a sit-down meal, sharing with others or on your own!
The iconic tarte flambée, also known as the flammekueche, is a simple but tasty speciality that’s fun to share. Have a traditional tarte flambée if you’re after an authentic experience, or have it au gratin to make it extra indulgent. And, if you’re feeling bold, try one with apples and cinnamon! In any case, eat your tarte flambée with your fingers, in a quaint winstub!
Authentic Alsace, in a dish. Local ingredients simmer gently in an earthenware pot, bringing out good old-fashioned flavours. Like Alsace, choucroute is generous! It’ll fill your plate and your belly!
Whether it’s sweet or savoury, baked in a mould or in typical Alsatian pottery, the Kougelhopf is a unique speciality. Served at just about any meal in Alsace, it brings a touch of tradition and pleasure to moments with family or friends.
When you want a little snack, nothing’s better than a pretzel! Both soft and crunchy at the same time, sprinkled with salt or melted Swiss cheese, pretzels will hit the spot.
©Klaudia IgaDiscover generous dishes that smell so good, your mouth will water:
And then there are all the less-known local specialities, typical recipes worth trying:
How about a sweet touch to finish your meal?
At Christmastime, a subtle odour wafts across all of Alsace, of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and other spices. Traditional recipes that’ll take you back to your childhood and its sweet pleasures, a tradition upheld year after year, to make the magic of Christmas come alive. Delicious treats you can share with family and friends throughout the festive season, with a steaming cup of mulled wine.
In Alsace, the Christmas season begins when you make these pretty cookies. Making Alsatian Christmas cookies (bredele), from recipes passed down from generation to generation, is a tradition in Alsatian homes.
This famous brioche in the shape of a little man appeals to young and old alike. Plain or with chocolate chips, manalas are yummy treats!
Just the smell of gingerbread, a sweet delicacy full of character, is enough to bring the magic of Christmas to life. Cinnamon and nutmeg give gingerbread its pretty golden colour, onto which you can spread a delicate slice of foie gras. Or just enjoy it plain!