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Latvian Bukstiņbiezputra (Barley and Potato Porridge)

Bukstiņbiezputra is one of Latvia’s most traditional and comforting porridges, deeply rooted in rural life and agricultural heritage. It’s a simple yet nourishing dish, often

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Latvian Frikadeļu Zupa (Meatball Soup)

Frikadeļu zupa, or Latvian meatball soup, is one of those comforting dishes that speaks to the soul as much as the stomach. It is humble,

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Latvian Rupjmaizes kārtojums (Rye Bread Trifle)

Rupjmaizes kārtojums is one of Latvia’s most distinctive and nostalgic desserts, often described as a rye bread trifle. It may sound unusual to those unfamiliar

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Latvian Maizes Zupa (Rye Bread Soup)

Maizes zupa is a dessert that tells a quiet but rich story of Latvian resilience and resourcefulness. Made from rye bread, it transforms the humblest

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Latvian Asins Desa (Blood Sausage)

Asins desa is Latvia’s traditional blood sausage, a dish rooted in rural customs and seasonal rituals. Often prepared during winter, especially around Christmas, it represents

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Latvian Rasols (Potato Salad)

Rasols is one of Latvia’s most enduring comfort foods, a creamy potato salad that regularly makes an appearance at festive tables and family dinners. Its

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Latvian Kotletes (Minced Meat Rissoles)

Kotletes are a beloved classic in Latvian home kitchens, often seen sizzling in pans across the country come dinnertime. These tender, pan fried minced meat

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Latvian Karbonāde (Breaded Pork Cutlet)

Karbonāde is one of Latvia’s most loved comfort foods, often taking centre stage on dinner tables from family kitchens to countryside taverns. This pan fried

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Latvian Jāņu Siers (Caraway Cheese)

Jāņu siers is a traditional Latvian cheese closely tied to the country’s midsummer festival, Jāņi. Made from curds and flavoured with caraway seeds, it holds

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Latvian Speķa pīrāgi (Bacon Buns)

Speķa pīrāgi are a staple of Latvian cuisine, wrapped in both tradition and comfort. These golden brown pastries filled with savoury bacon and onion are more