Sklandrausis
Latvia's sweet carrot-and-potato rye tart
Think of it as: Like a mini carrot-cake tart in a rustic rye shell
Carrot and potato dessert. Latvia says trust it.
What does it taste like?
Mildly sweet carrot and cinnamon over a slightly salty potato base.
SweetSpicySourSaltyFunkSmellTextureSoft filling, firm crust
What is it?
Little rye-dough cups filled with a layer of mashed potato and a layer of sweet, cinnamon-spiced carrot, then baked. It's a traditional treat from western Latvia.Source: Wikipedia
How locals eat it
A snack with coffee or tea, eaten by hand. It also shows up at midsummer and celebrations.
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🇱🇻Latvia
CapitalRiga
Populationabout 1.85 millionestimate (unverified)
IndustriesForestry and timber, Logistics (ports), Food
Common surnamesBērziņš, Kalniņš, OzoliņšFrom national statistics and surname surveys; rankings vary by source
Famous peopleMark RothkoPainter, born in LatviaMikhail BaryshnikovBallet dancer, born in Riga
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CurrencyEuro
Fun factRiga claims one of the earliest records of a decorated Christmas tree.
The flag🇱🇻 Carmine red and white; legend says a wounded warrior's white sheet was stained with his blood.
From Tokyoabout 8,080 kmstraight line, Tokyo to Riga
Getting there15+ hours (with connections)rough guide
✈ Check cheap flights Best timeJune to August, including the midsummer festival. Also tryGrey peas with baconRye breadPīrāgi (bacon buns)
✈ Check cheap flights Best timeJune to August, including the midsummer festival. Also tryGrey peas with baconRye breadPīrāgi (bacon buns)
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Anthem"Dievs, svētī Latviju!" (God Bless Latvia!)
MusicChoral singing (Song and Dance Festival) Home to hundreds of thousands of short folk songs called dainas
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Kristaps Porziņģis (basketball, NBA) World HeritageHistoric Centre of Riga and more National animalWhite wagtail National flowerOxeye daisy FestivalLīgo and Jāņi (June 23–24, midsummer)
MusicChoral singing (Song and Dance Festival) Home to hundreds of thousands of short folk songs called dainas
Listen on YouTube SportIce hockey
Kristaps Porziņģis (basketball, NBA) World HeritageHistoric Centre of Riga and more National animalWhite wagtail National flowerOxeye daisy FestivalLīgo and Jāņi (June 23–24, midsummer)
Ingredients
- 200 g rye flour
- 50 g butter
- 80 ml water
- 300 g potatoes
- 300 g carrots
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp cinnamon
How to make it (one way)
- Knead rye flour, butter, water and a pinch of salt; roll into small rounds and raise the edges
- Boil and mash the potatoes with butter and salt
- Boil and mash the carrots with sugar, egg and cinnamon
- Spread potato in each shell, then carrot on top
- Bake at 200°C for 20–25 minutes
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