In Luxembourg, there is a tradition to cook certain dishes in an oven. For example, this is the way local chefs cook meatballs and then serve them with fermented cabbage. In restaurants specializing in the national cuisine, travelers may find quite unusual dishes, for example, ragout with calves’ brains, hearts, and liver. Oxtail soup is a no less unusual delight. Travelers interested in trying authentic food cooked in full accordance with historical recipes should not forget to try rabbit stew in one of the national cuisine restaurants.
Fish dishes are also very popular in Luxembourg. Different species of fresh-water fish are widespread in the region, as well as food with that fish. Boiled crayfish is one more popular local specialty. Both meat and fish dishes are usually served with various pickled vegetables. Beetroot and radish are popular ingredients of local vegetable salads.
The tiny city-state will amaze its guests by the abundance of private bakeries and confectioneries, each of which offers its own specialties. Travelers will be pleased to find hundreds of varieties of pies with meat, fish, or sweet fillings. Local bakeries also offer signature cakes, cookies, and buns. Local citizens are in love with open pies that also come in a variety of flavors.
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