Trying weird German food with German boyfriend
Uyen Ninh
17 min, 13 sec
An exploration of unusual German dishes, testing their preparation and taste.
Summary
- The video features an attempt to make and taste-test three controversial or unusual German foods.
- The dishes include Toast Hawaii, Schmalzbrot, and Milchreis, each with a detailed cooking process and a final taste test.
- Challenges faced include incorrect cooking methods, unfamiliar ingredients, and personal taste preferences.
- Feedback on the dishes is mixed, with some being more favored than others, highlighting cultural differences in cuisine.
Chapter 1
The video begins with an introduction to the challenge of making and trying weird German food.
- The host shares their experience with German cuisine and expresses curiosity in attempting to make some dishes.
- They reveal plans to cook, taste, and demonstrate the process of making the dishes.
Chapter 2
The host prepares Toast Hawaii, a German dish combining toast, cheese, ham, and pineapple.
- Toast Hawaii is introduced as a controversial dish with mixed opinions.
- Ingredients include toast, cheddar cheese, ham with paprika, butter, and pineapple.
- The host recalls not enjoying the dish previously and is curious if their taste has changed.
Chapter 3
The host cooks Toast Hawaii in an air fryer and oven, followed by a taste test with mixed reactions.
- The dish is assembled and cooked first in an air fryer, which proves unsuccessful as the cheese melts improperly.
- A subsequent attempt is made in an oven, which results in a better outcome.
- The host finds the taste of canned pineapple overpowering and the combination of flavors unappealing.
Chapter 4
The host's German boyfriend samples the Toast Hawaii, offering his perspective on the dish.
- The boyfriend finds the toast too hard and suggests that authentic Toast Hawaii should not be pre-toasted.
- He also notes that the choice of cheese and the shape of the pineapple could be improved for authenticity.
Chapter 5
The host attempts to make Schmalzbrot, a dish involving bread and pig fat.
- Schmalzbrot is presented as an edible but unexpected dish some Germans enjoy.
- The preparation involves rendering pig fat to make 'Schmalz' and spreading it on bread with onions, salt, and pepper.
Chapter 6
The host tastes Schmalzbrot with reluctance and is surprised it's not as unpleasant as expected.
- Despite an acceptable taste, the host is put off by the dish's fattiness and would not choose it again.
- The German boyfriend refuses to try it, reinforcing its controversial nature.
Chapter 7
The host prepares Milchreis, a sweet rice pudding with cherry and cinnamon.
- Milchreis requires cooking rice with sugar and milk until soft, then mixing with cherry and cinnamon.
- The host experiences challenges with the recipe and cooking method, leading to frustration.
Chapter 8
The host and her boyfriend taste the Milchreis, discussing their preferences and concluding the video.
- The host is dissatisfied with the Milchreis, preferring traditional rice dishes.
- The boyfriend enjoys the Milchreis, considering it a comforting dessert.
- The host reflects on the dishes tried and asks viewers for future suggestions.