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UEFA Euro 2024 – Right on our doorstep in Cologne
Here is a typical Cologne dish, perfect as a quick snack during the football matches.
Halver Hahn
The name of this dish often causes confusion, as many expect it to be half a chicken. However, it has nothing to do with poultry. There are many versions of how the dish got its name. One story goes: “Ääver isch will doch bloß ne halve han.” (“But I only want to have half.”). This is what a guest supposedly said in “Kölsch” (the Cologne dialect) to the innkeeper when he served the cheese with a whole rye roll. The “Halver Hahn” is a typical example of Rhineland cuisine, which often consists of simple yet tasty ingredients and shows how regional specialties and linguistic peculiarities contribute to a city’s cultural identity.
Ingredients:
- 4 Röggelchen (small rye rolls)
- 200 g medium-aged Gouda (in thick slices)
- 2 pickles
- 1 large onion
- Mustard (spicy/mild)
- Butter
Preparation:
- Cut the Röggelchen in half and spread with butter.
- Place a slice of Gouda on each half.
- Cut the onion into fine rings and place on the cheese.
- Slice the pickles and add them.
- Serve with a dollop of mustard.
We look forward to sharing these exciting moments with you and hope your favourite team goes far. Enjoy the UEFA Euro 2024!
Have fun & bon appétit!
Best regards,
Your Promata Team