How to Make German Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

German cuisine is known for its hearty and comforting dishes, and one of the most popular staple foods in Germany is rice. The Germans have various ways of preparing and serving rice, and one delicious and simple recipe is German Rice. This dish is a creamy and flavorful rice dish that makes for a perfect side to accompany any meat or vegetable dish.

German Rice is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish with sausages, pork chops, or schnitzel. It can also be a filling and...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds fresh bratwurst links, casings removed
  • 1 onion, halved and thinly sliced into half rings
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons fennel seed
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Bavarian-style sauerkraut, undrained
  • 3 cups uncooked white rice
  • 1 tablespoon chicken soup base (paste)
  • 6 cups water
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 7

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook Bratwurst until browned, breaking it up into chunks as it cooks, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in onions and garlic, and cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Mix in fennel seed and sauerkraut with juice, and allow the mixture to pan-fry for 2 minutes without stirring.
  • Stir in rice and soup base until incorporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in water, raisins, and black pepper. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until rice is tender and almost all the water has been absorbed, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    716 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 60mg
    • Sodium: 1633mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 79g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 66mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 298mg