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National Dish Latvia: Žāvēta Cūkgaļa (Recipe)

Meet Žāvēta cūkgaļa, the savoury Latvian speciality built around air-dried pork and a handful of well-chosen spices. It is the …

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Meet Virteni, the savoury filled dumplings that Latvians have been folding by hand for generations. A simple flour-and-water dough …

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Meet Tūristu brokastis, the “tourist’s breakfast” that has become one of Latvia’s most quietly beloved …

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Meet Tomātu Zupa, the bright, gently spiced tomato soup that Latvians turn to all year round. Ripe tomatoes, softened onion and …

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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. …