Tag: UK Sourcing Tips
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Austrian Reisfleisch (with Beef)
Reisfleisch is one of those Austrian dishes that feels like proper home cooking to me. It’s simple, comforting and filling, with tender meat, rice, red pepper and plenty of paprika flavour all cooked together. My mum usually makes Reisfleisch with pork and uses the Knorr Basis für Serbisches Reisfleisch mix. It’s one of those little…
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Austrian Coffee Orders Explained: How to Order Coffee in Austria
If you’ve ever sat down in an Austrian café and looked at the coffee menu, you might have wondered what on earth you were supposed to order. A Melange? A Verlängerter? A Kleiner Schwarzer? Austrian coffee orders have their own vocabulary, and if you’re not familiar with it, the menu can seem a little confusing.…
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Naturschnitzel – An Austrian Classic
Naturschnitzel was actually the first schnitzel I ever made. I first learned how to make it during cooking lessons at my middle school, and later made it again at the HBLA. So although Wiener Schnitzel might be the Austrian schnitzel everyone knows, Naturschnitzel was the one I learned to cook first. I even chose Naturschnitzel…
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Faschierte Laibchen – Austrian Meat Patties
Faschierte Laibchen are one of those Austrian dishes that I always assumed everyone called by the same name. It wasn’t until I was older that I realised just how many different names there are for what is essentially the same thing. Growing up in Vienna, they were Faschierte Laibchen to me. So when my aunt…
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Eiernockerl – Austria’s Comfort Food at Its Best
Whenever I make Eiernockerl, I’m instantly reminded of my school days in Vienna. During my first years at Dirmhirngasse Mittelschule, we stayed at school during our lunch break. Then, when we were around 12 or 13, we were finally allowed to leave the school grounds to buy lunch elsewhere. There was a small café just…
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Nizza Salad – A Colourful Summer Classic
Nizza Salad was one of those dishes that regularly appeared during summer when I was growing up in Austria. It was especially popular when we had family gatherings or needed something light for lunch on hot days. While it originated in France, versions of Nizzasalat have become a staple across Austria and Germany, often appearing…
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Sturm & Maroni – Austrian Autumn Traditions
Autumn in Austria is a season full of cozy traditions, and two seasonal treats stand out: Sturm and Maroni. These delights bring warmth, sweetness, and nostalgia to crisp autumn days. What is Sturm? Sturm is young, partially fermented grape juice—essentially the first taste of the new wine season. It’s lightly fizzy, sweet, and best enjoyed…
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Wiener Schnitzel mit Erdäpfelsalat – Austria’s Golden Classic
There’s just something utterly joyful about a golden, crispy schnitzel—it’s a bit of Austria’s soul on a plate, and it happens to be absurdly comforting. Back in Vienna, few things beat the classic Wiener Schnitzel, pounded thin, lovingly breaded, and crisp-fried until it’s whisper-light and lacy. Paired with Erdäpfelsalat—the Austrian-style potato salad with a delicate…