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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪36gProtein
🌾18gCarbs
🥑25gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Lutsu Nokklihakaste

How to order / say it
Say it Lutsu nõkklihakaste — [loot-soo nerk-klee-ha-ka-steh]
Order I'd like Lutsu Nokklihakaste.
Locally Palun Lutsu nõkklihakastet.
Say locally

Rich beef stew from Lutsu Valley.

Why try it?

Lutsu Nokklihakaste represents the heart of traditional Tartu cuisine, embodying the flavors of the Lutsu Valley with its hearty, comforting nature.

How it tastes

A savory and rich medley of tender beef, onions, and spices, offering a deep umami flavor with a hint of sweetness from root vegetables.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Originally crafted in the Lutsu Valley as a nourishing dish for farmers in the early 20th century, it quickly gained popularity throughout Tartu.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g beef
  • 🧄 2 medium onions
  • 🥕 2 medium carrots
  • 🌿 1 bay leaf
  • 🧂 10 g salt
  • 🧂 5 g black pepper

Method

  1. 1 Brown the beef in a large pot.
  2. 2 Add the chopped onions and carrots and sauté until soft.
  3. 3 Pour enough water to cover the beef and add bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4 Simmer on low heat for 1.5 hours until tender.
  5. 5 Serve hot with boiled potatoes or bread.

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