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Lithuanian Cuisine

Cepelinai (Zeppelins)

The national dish of Lithuania, these are large potato dumplings stuffed with minced meat or curd cheese, served with sour cream and bacon sauce. 1)

Šaltibarščiai (Cold Beet Soup)

A vibrant pink soup made from beets, kefir, cucumbers, dill, and hard-boiled eggs, served chilled and often accompanied by boiled potatoes. 2)

Kugelis

A baked potato pudding or casserole made with grated potatoes, onions, eggs, bacon, and milk, typically served with sour cream or applesauce. 3)

Kibinai

Pastry turnovers filled with minced meat, usually lamb or beef, onions, and spices, originating from the Karaite ethnic minority. 4)

Vėdarai

Sausages made from grated potatoes and bacon, stuffed into pork intestines and baked until crispy. 5)

Ruginė Duona (Rye Bread)

Traditional dark rye bread, often dense and slightly sour, a staple in Lithuanian households. 6)

Šakotis

A traditional Lithuanian tree cake made by layering batter onto a rotating spit over an open fire, resulting in a distinctive branched appearance. 7)

Bulviniai Blynai (Potato Pancakes)

Pancakes made from grated potatoes, often mixed with onions and eggs, then fried until crispy and served with sour cream or applesauce. 8)

Skilandis

A type of Lithuanian sausage made from minced pork, garlic, and spices, stuffed into a pig’s stomach and smoked. 9)

Rauginti Agurkai (Fermented Cucumbers)

Pickled cucumbers fermented in a brine of water, salt, dill, garlic, and sometimes horseradish, popular as a side dish or snack. 10)

Zrazai

Beef rolls stuffed with bacon, pickles, onions, and mushrooms, then braised in a rich gravy. 11)

Balandėliai (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)

Cabbage leaves stuffed with a mixture of minced meat, rice, and onions, cooked in a tomato-based sauce. 12)

Silkė su Patiekalais (Herring with Sides)

Pickled herring served with various accompaniments like potatoes, beets, onions, and sour cream. 13)

Juoda Sriuba (Black Soup)

A hearty soup made with blood sausage, potatoes, and root vegetables, traditionally served in winter. 14)

Varškės Spurgos (Curd Doughnuts)

Small doughnuts made from curd cheese, flour, and eggs, deep-fried until golden and often dusted with powdered sugar. 15)

lithuanian_cuisine.txt · Last modified: 2024/06/07 02:01 by aga