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Rotkohl

red cabbage (cooked dish)

noun ROHT-kohl Rare
Food & Drink Dishes

Usage Note

Rotkohl (also Blaukraut in Bavaria) is braised red cabbage cooked with vinegar, apple, sugar, and spices — a classic German winter side dish for roast goose, duck, and other meats. The colour changes from blue-purple to red when acid (vinegar or apple) is added.

Examples

"Zu Weihnachtsgans gehört traditionell Rotkohl mit Klößen."

Natural Translation

Braised red cabbage with dumplings traditionally accompanies Christmas goose.

Literal Translation

To Christmas-goose belongs traditionally red-cabbage with dumplings.

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