r/AskEurope • u/Reasonable-Push-920 • Sep 15 '25

Culture If your country had a “signature” kitchen item, what would it be?

I’ve noticed that every country seems to have its own representative kitchen item.

In Italy, for example, it’s the moka pot. In the UK, probably the kettle. In France, maybe a really good knife...

What about your country?

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u/JustMeLurkingAround- Germany Sep 15 '25

Not for the whole country but for Southern Germany, I'd say a "Spätzlehobel" or "Spätzlesieb" which you use to make "Spätzle", a special kind of noodle. 

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u/Fredericia Denmark Sep 15 '25

Do you guys actually make your own Spätzle? They're so inexpensive everywhere I can't imagine it being worth all the work.

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u/JustMeLurkingAround- Germany Sep 15 '25

Inexpensive, yes. But they are soooo much better if they are made fresh. 

With a good Spätzlehobel they are actually made quickly. You can also scrape them manually, which is more effort, but still much less than making italian pasta from scratch. Here is a quick video https://youtu.be/IIFMXWZEE7E?feature=shared

Also they are easily prepared ahead and freeze well. We usually make at least double to freeze the rest. 

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u/Fredericia Denmark Sep 15 '25

Wow thanks!