Estonia
Pickled Pumpkin
Marineeritud kõrvits
Pickled pumpkin with cloves, allspice and cinnamon, a mandatory Estonian Christmas side dish.
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Porcini
Herkkutatti
Wild porcini mushroom (Boletus edulis), prized in Finnish cuisine for its rich nutty flavor and firm texture.
Estonia
Pork Roast with Sauerkraut
Seapraad hapukapsaga
Roast pork served with braised sauerkraut, a classic Estonian Christmas and winter combination.
Mulgimaa, Estonia
Potato and Barley Porridge
Mulgipuder
UNESCO-listed mashed potato and barley porridge from Mulgimaa, often with bacon and onions, the ultimate comfort food.
Estonia
Potato Pancakes
Kartulipannkoogid
Traditional potato pancakes served with sour cream, a Shrovetide favorite alongside pea soup.
Estonia
Potato Salad
Rasols
Cold salad of potatoes, eggs, pickles, meat and sour cream, a hearty Latvian staple.
Estonia
Põltsamaa Mustard
Põltsamaa sinep
Strong Estonian mustard brand from Põltsamaa, a traditional condiment for meats and sausages.
Estonia
Rhubarb Pie
Rabarberipirukas
Pie with tart rhubarb filling, a traditional Estonian spring dessert, sweet and tangy.
Estonia
Roast Goose
Jõuluhani
Traditional roast goose for Christmas dinner, part of historical Estonian Christmas menu.
Germany
Sauerkraut
Hapukapsas
Sauerkraut is finely cut cabbage fermented with salt until pleasantly sour and crunchy-soft, with Slovak Kyslá kapusta as a named tradition.
Estonia
Sauerkraut Soup
Hapukapsasupp
Soup made with fermented sauerkraut and smoked meat, a warming winter dish with rich tangy broth.
Mulgimaa, Estonia
Sauerkraut Stew
Mulgikapsad
Hearty sauerkraut stew with pork and pearl barley from Mulgimaa region, an Estonian cultural heritage food.
Estonia
Savory Pastries
Pirukad
Stuffed dough pockets with meat, cabbage, carrots, rice or mushrooms, baked or fried, a popular street snack.
Estonia
Semla Bun
Vastlakukkel
Cardamom-spiced wheat bun filled with whipped cream, traditional for Shrovetide, dusted with powdered sugar.
Estonia
Semolina Foam
Mannavaht
Foamy semolina mousse with tart berries like lingonberries or cranberries, whipped until light and frothy.
Setomaa, Estonia
Seto Curd Cheese
Sõir
Soft caraway-flavored cheese from Setomaa made with whole milk, cottage cheese, butter, eggs and caraway, EU protected.
Saaremaa, Estonia
Smoked Eel
Suitsuangerjas
Smoked eel, particularly famous from Saaremaa island, a prized delicacy in Estonian cuisine.
Võrumaa, Estonia
Smoked Meat
Suitsuliha
Smoked pork, traditionally smoked in sauna ovens, especially common in Võrumaa region, an old preservation method.
Estonia
Sprat Sandwich
Kiluvõileib
Open-faced sandwich with Baltic sprats and boiled egg on dark rye bread, a festive and celebration staple.
Estonia
Spring Nettle Soup
Nogesesupp
Spring nettle soup with egg and dill.
Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn Marzipan
Martsipan
Almond paste confection, a Tallinn specialty with centuries of tradition, often shaped and painted decoratively.
Tallinn, Estonia
Vana Tallinn Liqueur
Vana Tallinn
Famous Estonian liqueur made with Jamaican rum, aromatic spices and exotic citrus, produced since 1960, recipe is secret.