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Pīrādziņi — traditional dish from Riga, Latvia
Snack Meat

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Nutritional Values

🔥420kcal
💪11gProtein
🌾55gCarbs
🥑19gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Pīrādziņi

How to order / say it
Say it Pīrādziņi — [pee-rahd-zee-nee]
Order Can I have some Pīrādziņi, please?
Locally Vai es varu saņemt Pīrādziņus, lūdzu?
Say locally

Small rolls filled with a mixture of bacon and onion.

Why try it?

Pīrāgi are more than just a popular snack; they are a beloved tradition in Riga, linked to family and festive celebrations like Christmas and Easter.

How it tastes

These rolls offer a harmonious balance of a slightly sweet dough contrasting with salty, savory bacon and onion filling. Best enjoyed fresh from the oven.

Origin & History — first documented: 1800

Pīrāgi have been a part of Latvian culture for centuries, originating as a celebration treat. Their preparation and baking often bring families together, symbolizing warmth and hospitality.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 500 g flour
  • 🥛 10 g yeast
  • 🥛 200 ml milk
  • 🥩 200 g bacon
  • 🧄 100 g onion
  • 🍯 50 g sugar
  • 🥛 100 g butter

Method

  1. 1 Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and milk to form a dough; let rise.
  2. 2 Chop bacon and onion finely; cook until crispy.
  3. 3 Roll out dough, cut into small pieces and fill with bacon mixture.
  4. 4 Shape into rolls and let them rise again.
  5. 5 Bake until golden brown and serve warm.
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