Sauerkraut as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Sauerkraut is absolutely in that category. The hearty and deeply savoury quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. sauerkraut does work that no substitute can replicate.

German bread culture is extraordinarily diverse with over 300 officially registered varieties. There's something about the a winter Christmas market context that reinforces the comfort effect. schnapps after the meal alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.