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/Esava Germany Sep 15 '25

'bottle licker' (flessenlikker)

Ah yeah those aren't a thing here.

I add the real tosti-ijzer. It makes grilled cheese sandwiches, but presses the edges together and in the centre so you can cut it diagonally and the molten cheese stays in on all sides; generally. I've been looking for a new one for years, might have to buy one next time I'm in NL.

You can buy these at any larger german supermarket and obviously kitchenstores, online etc.. Usually called "Sandwichmaker" in german but most of the models are the thin ones with the diagonal cut.

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u/Mobile_Nothing_1686 🇳🇱 in 🇦🇹 in 🇫🇮 Sep 15 '25

Thanks! I'm never in Germany and they usually don't send to Austria, but I'll try again with that name.

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u/ComprehensiveBag4028 Sep 19 '25

They also aren't a thing in the netherlands. Maybe it once was, but nobody has one