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Nutritional Values
350kcal
10gProtein
45gCarbs
15gFat
5gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
Allergens
🐟 Fish
🥚 Eggs
Rosolje
How to order / say it
Say it
Rosolje — [Ro-sol-ye]
Order
Can I have the beetroot salad?
Locally
Kas ma saaksin rosolle?
Say locally
A colorful beetroot and potato salad with herring and other ingredients.
Why try it?
Rosolje is a beloved part of Tallinn's celebrations, bringing a vibrant splash of color to the table. It's a testament to the locals' love for combining fresh, local produce with preserved seafood.
How it tastes
Rosolje combines sweet, earthy beets with salty herring, creamy potatoes, and tangy dressing, creating a balanced dish both in color and flavor.
Origin & History — first documented: 1850
A staple for Tallinn's Christmas and Easter tables, Rosolje's roots can be traced back to the 19th century when beetroot cultivation spread across the Baltics.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 200 g beetroot
- 🥕 200 g potatoes
- 🐟 100 g pickled herring
- 🥛 100 g sour cream
- 🥣 50 g mayonnaise
- 🥚 1 hard-boiled egg
- 🧄 1 small onion
- 🌿 2 tbsp chives
Method
- 1 Boil the beetroots and potatoes until tender.
- 2 Chop the herring, vegetables, and eggs.
- 3 Mix with sour cream, mayonnaise, and season with salt and pepper.
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