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National Dish Latvia: Sviestmaizes ar Siļķi (Recipe)

Discover Sviestmaizes ar siļķi, the open herring sandwich that sits at the heart of every Latvian celebration table! Crisp, dark …

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Meet Vasaras zupa, the chilled summer soup that Latvians reach for the moment the weather turns warm. Crisp cucumber, tangy …

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Meet Sprotes, the little silver fish that Latvia has made famous far beyond its own shores. Caught in the Baltic Sea, smoked and …

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Meet Speķa pīrādziņi, the little golden bacon pastries that Latvians reach for at every celebration. Crisp on the outside, …

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Discover Skābēti kāposti, the tangy fermented cabbage that sits at the very heart of the Latvian larder. Crisp white cabbage is …

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Few things chase away a grey winter afternoon quite like Skābēta kāpostu zupa, Latvia’s much-loved sauerkraut soup. Gently …

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Meet Siļķe kažokā, the Latvian classic whose name translates as “herring in a fur coat” — a layered dish of salted …

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Discover Siera Kūka, the creamy Latvian cheesecake that has quietly become one of the country’s best-loved sweet treats. …

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Discover Laša zupa, the warming salmon soup that sits close to the heart of Latvian home cooking. Fresh fish, sweet root …

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Say hello to Saldās maizes, the sweet little breads that have been making Latvian tea tables happy for generations. Soft, lightly …

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Meet Saldā zupa, Latvia’s wonderfully refreshing sweet soup — a chilled bowl of ripe summer fruit blended with creamy …

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Meet Šakotis, the spectacular spit-baked tree cake that crowns Latvian celebrations. Built up layer by layer from a simple batter …