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Nutritional Values

🔥350kcal
💪20gProtein
🌾40gCarbs
🥑15gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🐟 Fish

Vürtsikilu Võileib

How to order / say it
Say it Vürtsikilu võileib — [vyurts-i-kee-loo voy-lee-beib]
Order I'd like a spiced sprat sandwich, please.
Locally Palun üks vürtsikilu võileib.
Say locally

A spiced sprat fish sandwich with dark rye bread.

Why try it?

This dish is a quintessential Tallinn experience, showcasing the city's historical connection to the Baltic Sea. The spiced sprat brings a taste of the local fishing tradition, paired beautifully with hearty rye bread.

How it tastes

The savory and slightly peppery flavor of the sprats is complemented by the dense, slightly sweet rye bread. The combination is both flavorful and satisfying.

Origin & History — first documented: 1840

Vürtsikilu võileib has been a staple in Tallinn since the early 19th century, reflecting the city's coastal identity and the historical importance of the fish trade.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 4 slices dark rye bread
  • 🐟 200 g spiced sprats
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🌿 10 g dill
  • 🧄 1 medium white onion
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt

Method

  1. 1 Spread butter on rye bread slices.
  2. 2 Layer spiced sprats evenly on two slices.
  3. 3 Add thinly sliced onions and sprinkle dill on top.
  4. 4 Season with salt before assembling the sandwich.

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