The cuisine of Latvia - Europe

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The foods of Latvia

Latvian food is generally quite fatty and uses few spices.
Piragi: A bread roll filled with minced meat, bacon, cabbage, or cheese and is eaten as a snack.
Pelmeni dumplings: Small dumplings filled with minced meat, vegetables, or cheese. They’re served fried, or in a broth with a dollop of sour cream.
Karbonade: Pork is a big part of the Latvian cuisine, and therefore is it a must to taste this dish. Karbonade is like a schnitzel where the pork is pounded flat and fried in breadcrumbs. In Latvia it’s served with creamy mushrooms and dill seasoned potatoes.
Rasol: A local potato salad with meat or fish (usually herring), potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and different kinds of vegetables. It’s all mixed together with some mayonnaise and sour cream.
Maizes zupa: A dessert soup made from black bread, fruit, and cream.
Stewed sauerkraut: During the cold winter months in Latvia the locals love to eat stewed sauerkraut. This is a dish that’s common to find at Latvian Christmas markets. It’s made of fermented cabbage that can be both sweet, salty, or sour depending on how it’s made.
The types of Cuisines in Latvia are influenced by:
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Latvia desserts

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