Rundstück warm facts for kids
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The rundstück warm is a tasty hot sandwich from Hamburg, Germany. Its name means "round piece warm" in English. This dish is made with a warm, round wheat roll that is cut in half. Inside, you will find slices of hot roast beef or pork. The sandwich is then covered with warm gravy, which makes it extra juicy! Sometimes, people add mustard or side dishes like pickles.
History of the Rundstück Warm
How the Dish Started
The original bread roll from Hamburg is called a "Rundstück," meaning "round piece." Long ago, if these rolls were not eaten for breakfast, they were used for a special meal. People would add slices of roasted pork and cover them with gravy. This is how the "Rundstück warm" got its name and became a popular dish.
Some historians believe this dish is very old, possibly from the 17th century. This was around the time when round rolls became common in Hamburg. People would often use leftover pork and gravy from their Sunday roasts to make Rundstück warm on Mondays. It was a popular snack food in Hamburg in the early 1900s.
Rundstück Warm and the Hamburger
You might wonder if the Rundstück warm is connected to the famous hamburger. Some food historians think it might be an early version of the hamburger. However, experts do not fully agree on where the modern hamburger really came from. Some believe it developed from the Rundstück warm, while others think it started somewhere else entirely.
