Did you start the new year well? Congratulation! However, most are plagued by a dull headache, which of course was not wanted before. The last glass of bubbly was probably too much. Of course, it is our own fault that the head is pounding with pain, the stomach is rebelling and the circulatory system is on a roller coaster. But it would be laughable if we couldn’t tackle it. With our ten tips for a delicious hangover breakfast, the hangover is quickly forgotten. What we need now are carbohydrates, salt, enough liquid, melted cheese and vitamins – with these ten foods and drinks it works in no time.
They are liquid. They are hot. They provide amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Japanese miso soups are not so popular in Japan and other Asian countries for nothing. The main flavor carriers are dashi, as the fish stock is called, and miso, a soybean paste. Small pieces of tofu or thin green seaweed, the wakame, like to swim in the soup. In Japan, it is traditionally served with breakfast, along with rice. So for us the perfect hangover soup.
If you have a headache, you are hungry for something hearty. Unless the alcohol completely upset the stomach. For everyone else, it’s time to get to the gratin. This can be gratinated rolls with bacon, pickles, garlic and lots of cheese. Or a cheese pizza. All kinds of pasta are also delicious, as long as enough Parmesan or mozzarella is sprinkled on top.
Eggs are true suppliers of energy and the best hangover food ever. Because they are unbelievably diverse: whether breakfast eggs, fried eggs, scrambled eggs, poached eggs, egg salad or Eggs Benedict, everyone has their secret favourites. The best thing: if you don’t have the nerve to stand in the kitchen for a long time, you can just fry a few eggs in the pan, fry them with bacon and have a sensational hangover breakfast.
Bacon is an all-rounder. It not only tastes great with eggs, but also with sweet dishes such as French toast. To do this, slices of white bread from which the crust has been removed are soaked in a mixture of milk, eggs, sugar and vanilla and then baked in fat. There is also powdered sugar, maple syrup and lots of crispy fried bacon. But beware! This daring combination is only for the experienced and doesn’t appeal to everyone!
We suspect Mexican food was invented in the first place to calm the mind after a long tequila session. There is actually almost no better meal after a night of drinking. How else can you explain that delicacies such as burritos, quesadillas or tacos are now on many German menus – even in breakfast restaurants. Leftovers are also great for making a burrito. If you have rice from the day before, mix it into the tortillas. The same applies to all kinds of salads and vegetables. If you have an avocado at home, make a delicious guacamole out of it. And don’t forget the hot sauce and cheese. Delicious!
A well-known hangover breakfast is the Rollmops. But not only that, but also sour, smoked or pickled fish specialties such as Bismarck herring, herring salad or fatty fish such as mackerel and salmon. They have a lot of omega-3 fatty acids and also contain many minerals that the metabolism urgently needs after increased alcohol consumption. So grab it: herring (or other fish), vinegar, salt and pickles. And the cat runs away…
The gherkin has already been mentioned in two points – and rightly so, because pickles, pickles and preserves are just the thing for a hangover. Whether pickles, oily sardines, artichokes, olives, hearty chutneys or even mixed pickles – they all make the morning after more bearable. Especially when it comes with melted cheese and lots of carbs…
Lemon juice contains vitamin C, caffeine boosts circulation and the two together act as a pain reliever. That’s why you drink espresso with a dash of lemon. But beware: If your stomach is already rebelling, coffee and acid are not for you!
Fluid is generally important after intoxication. However, the banana smoothie helps to banish cramps, fatigue and nausea. Bananas are an excellent source of potassium, the lack of which can lead to the symptoms mentioned above after a night of drinking. Add honey to the smoothie and you’ll feel like a new person.
Tomato juice, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco and celery. No, of course not with vodka, like you drank the cocktail the night before, but the virgin version. Tomato juice contains lycopene, which protects cells thanks to its antioxidant properties. It’s healthy and tastes delicious too. If you then eat the other foods, the hangover will eventually get better.
