Riga recipes — 9 traditional dishes

Soup Vegetarian

Aukstā Zupa

owk-STA zoup-ah

A chilled summer beet soup made with kefir, cucumbers, and dill.

Soup Vegetarian

Biešu zupa

byeh-shoo zoo-pah

A refreshing cold beetroot soup often enjoyed in summer.

Snack Vegetarian

Jāņu Siers

YAH-nu SYEHRS

A traditional Latvian caraway cheese made for the summer solstice.

Dessert Vegetarian

Kūka

Koo-ka

A layered cake with cream and fruit popular in Riga.

Main course Meat

Pelēkie zirņi

Pelēkie zirņi ar speķi

peh-leh-kyeh zeer-nyee

A traditional dish of peas and bacon.

Snack Meat

Pīrādziņi

pee-rahd-zee-nee

Small rolls filled with a mixture of bacon and onion.

Starter Meat

Rasols

rah-soles

A hearty potato salad with mixed vegetables and meats.

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Main course Meat

Riga Grey Peas with Bacon

Rīgas pelēkie zirņi ar speķi

Ree-gas peh-leh-kee zeer-nee ar speh-kee

This dish consists of gray peas sautéed with bacon.

Dessert Vegetarian

Sklandrausis

sklawn-DROW-sis

Traditional Latvian tart made with rye crust filled with carrots and potatoes.

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