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Nutritional Values
480kcal
35gProtein
5gCarbs
35gFat
—Fibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
Sült
How to order / say it
Say it
Sült — [SUULT]
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I'd like to order sült, please.
Locally
Palun mulle sült.
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Traditional dish of jellied meat usually made from pork.
Why try it?
Sült is a staple in Narva's culinary landscape, representing a link to the city's historical tastes and festive customs. It's a dish that brings families together during major celebrations, symbolizing warmth and hospitality.
How it tastes
Sült offers a savory taste with tender bits of meat suspended in gelatin. The rich, meaty aroma is complemented by spices that give it a warming finish. Often served cold, this dish offers a refreshing textural contrast to other warm dishes.
Origin & History — first documented: 1780
Sült has roots going back to the medieval period, where usage of the entire animal was essential. Over time, it became popular across Estonia, but local variations in Narva keep it unique with specific spice blends and preparation rituals dating from the 18th century.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 600 g pork legs
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic
- 🧂 10 pieces black peppercorns
- 🌿 2 leaves bay leaf
- 🧂 10 g gelatin
- 🧄 1 large onion
Method
- 1 Boil pork legs with onion, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves for several hours.
- 2 Remove the bones and strain the broth; mix in gelatin.
- 3 Pour into molds and allow to set in the fridge.
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