„Currywurst, kebab i inne historie" NIEMCY- ROBERT MAKŁOWICZ odc.280

Berlin's recent history unfolds through its signature dishes, each tied to a distinct political era from Prussian rule to postwar division and reunification.

• Brandenburg Gate — Erected in 1791 under Prussian rule with sandstone from Polish quarries [01:46].

• Reichstag fire — Nazis used the 1933 blaze as pretext to suspend liberties and install tyranny [03:54].

• Sauerbraten — Beef roasted with caramelized sugar and vinegar for sweet-sour sauce, served with potato dumplings [07:22].

• Grünkohl — Braised kale with smoked Pinkel sausage and dark beer sauce, a seasonal autumn staple [08:42].

• Buletten — Ground pork meatballs fried and paired with sauerkraut on the classic Berlin driver's plate [09:13].

• Currywurst — Invented in 1949 when Herta Heuwer mixed British ketchup, Worcester sauce, and curry powder over wurst [16:59].

• Berlin kebab — Born in 1960s Kreuzberg from Turkish guest workers who wrapped meat in rolls for quick sales [25:46].

• Gemüse Kebab — Created in 1990s Kreuzberg with grilled chicken, vegetables, and cheese in crispy bread or flatbread [27:46].

• Cookies Cream — Michelin-starred vegetarian restaurant since 2018 inside a techno club, featuring kohlrabi variations and Parmesan dumplings [35:59].

• How did guest workers shape Berlin's street food in the 1960s?

• What makes Gemüse Kebab different from standard versions?