{"id":18221,"date":"2020-02-27T11:50:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T10:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=18221"},"modified":"2025-03-04T12:03:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T11:03:16","slug":"first-timers-guide-estonian-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/first-timers-guide-estonian-food\/","title":{"rendered":"A first timer’s guide to delicious Estonian Food"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Traditional\u00a0Estonian food\u00a0and drinks are inextricably linked to the history of the Baltic States. Many of these Estonian dishes can be traced back to medieval times, not to mention the influence of Estonia’s Nordic neighbours and the unrelenting rhythm of the Baltic Sea.\u00a0As a result, Estonian food\u00a0is hearty,\u00a0wholesome\u00a0and packed with seasonal flavours.\u00a0For first-time visitors, here’s a comprehensive guide to the country’s best food and drink.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1.\u00a0Medieval feasts<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Visitors to the ancient port city of\u00a0Tallinn\u00a0should sign up for a fun\u00a0and\u00a0unashamedly ‘touristy’ gastronomic experience: A medieval feast.\u00a0Olde Hansa<\/a>, a medieval experience restaurant\u00a0located in the\u00a0heart of the Old Town, hosts the most popular.\u00a0Think candles, costumes and generous platters heaving with game sausages, wild boar,\u00a0roast meats and\u00a0sauerkraut\u00a0sides.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

They cook their dishes according to 700-year-old recipes and give visitors a glimpse into what might have graced a merchant’s table all those years ago.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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2.\u00a0Homemade bread<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\"rye<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Rye bread, also known as black bread, is an important part of Estonian culture.\u00a0“Respect the bread, it’s older than you”, is a common\u00a0Estonian refrain. It refers to the history of Estonia<\/a>, and\u00a0the years of\u00a0hardship and scarcity endured by\u00a0many\u00a0native Estonians.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Homemade bread was more than a staple, it was a necessity. Traditional recipes included berries, raisins and seeds and Estonian rye is known to be dense, earthy and packed with flavour.\u00a0\u00a0Enjoy it like a local with soup, alongside main courses\u00a0or\u00a0topped with smoked sprat (see below)\u00a0and a\u00a0dab of salted butter.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3.\u00a0Verivorst\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This brings us to Estonia’s national dish,\u00a0verivorst<\/em>.\u00a0Typically\u00a0a winter meal,\u00a0verivorst<\/em>\u00a0(which literally means ‘blood sausage’) comprises barley, onions, allspice, marjoram and blood.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Although blood sausage may be an acquired taste, it is utterly delicious when roasted alongside pork and potatoes, with an added dollop of sour cream or\u00a0sauerkraut, then topped with a compote of seasonal berries. The result?\u00a0Estonian comfort food of the highest order.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

4.\u00a0Pork and potatoes\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\"pork<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you love potatoes, you\u00a0have come to the right place. The\u00a0Baltics\u00a0have elevated the humble potato to\u00a0delicious heights. Visitors can enjoy potato dumplings, potato pancakes and shallow fried potato cakes. Combine these with\u00a0mulgipuder,\u00a0<\/em>Estonian mashed potatoes with pearl barley and sour cream.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In fact, the traditional cuisine of Estonia is\u00a0largely based on meat and potatoes.\u00a0This owes much to Estonia’s roots. For centuries native Estonians\u00a0required simple, hearty and calorie-rich dishes as fuel for long days working the land. Pork is a favourite, but visitors can also look out for game meats and\u00a0traditional sausages.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

5.\u00a0Aspic<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It may be rather old-school, but homemade\u00a0s\u00fclt\u00a0<\/em>(similar to meat jelly or aspic) is still a popular addition to traditional Christmas tables\u00a0or wedding buffets.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

S\u00fclt<\/em>\u00a0is made from a mixture of meat\u00a0(for example, pork or chicken), trotters,\u00a0hocks and vegetables that have\u00a0been cooked\u00a0down for several hours before being cooled, forming a jelly.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

S\u00fclt<\/em>\u00a0boasts the deep, rich flavours that we often associate with\u00a0p\u00e2t\u00e9\u00a0or terrine\u00a0and harks back to simpler times.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

RELATED CONTENT:<\/strong> 9 of the best things to do in Tallinn, Estonia<\/em><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

6.\u00a0Smoked sprats<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\"Estonian<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Sprats are an Estonian staple. Similar to sardines\u00a0(and sometimes compared to herring or anchovies), this small oily fish can be enjoyed smoked,\u00a0pickled or fried.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For Estonians however, nothing beats\u00a0Kiluv\u00f5ileib\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/em>an open sprat sandwich. A traditional\u00a0Kiluv\u00f5ileib\u00a0<\/em>consists of buttered rye bread, topped with a marinated sprat fillet, green onions and fresh herbs, and is accompanied by a poached or hardboiled egg.\u00a0Different versions of this nutritious sandwich have been around for centuries.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

7.\u00a0Estonian cheese<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\"Kohuke<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When discussing Estonian food, we can’t ignore\u00a0the country’s famous cheese curd. Cheese curd is liberally incorporated in many Estonian recipes, both sweet and savoury, including cheese curd fritters, cheesecake and the popular\u00a0Estonian snack,\u00a0Kohuke<\/em>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Visitors to Estonia can’t leave before sampling\u00a0Kohuke<\/em>, a sweet curd cheese\u00a0bar, which is dipped in chocolate and\u00a0then\u00a0dotted with fruit, nuts and more chocolatey bits.\u00a0Kohuke\u00a0comes in various flavours but chocolate, vanilla and caramel variations are all readily available from any supermarket.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

8.\u00a0Estonian beer<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Baltics are becoming increasingly well\u00a0known for their\u00a0\u00f5lu<\/em>\u00a0(beer), and Estonia is no exception. Tallinn even has its own dedicated Craft Beer Weekend (May) and the city is\u00a0chock-full of\u00a0speciality breweries, pubid <\/em>(pubs), k\u00f5rtsid<\/em>\u00a0(inns) and\u00a0trahter<\/em>\u00a0(taverns).\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Although artisanal beer is particularly popular in Tallinn’s hip and happening neighbourhoods, brewing in Estonia dates back thousands of years to when barley, wheat and\u00a0rye were first cultivated in the region. Brewing techniques varied\u00a0from\u00a0place to place\u00a0and local peasants\u00a0often became masters of their craft.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Beer lovers will love Estonia’s fiercely proud beer heritage, as well as its up-and-coming craft beer scene.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

9.\u00a0Vana\u00a0Tallinn<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\"Estonian<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Vying for the title of the most famous of Estonian drinks is\u00a0Vana\u00a0Tallinn \u2013 a sweet, rum-based liqueur best\u00a0enjoyed over crushed ice, in coffee or poured over ice cream.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Perhaps\u00a0not as well-known as Estonian beer,\u00a0Vana\u00a0Tallinn will banish even the iciest chill during Estonia’s Baltic winter.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In terms of\u00a0other\u00a0Estonian drinks,\u00a0it’s worth looking out for:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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  • Kama<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 thick milkshake-like Estonian drinks made\u00a0from\u00a0rye, barley and wheat mixed together with buttermilk or kefir.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n
  • Kali\u00a0<\/em>\u2013 an alcohol-free, fermented root beer made from\u00a0rye bread.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\r\n
  • Kiiu\u00a0Torn<\/em>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0another popular liqueur,\u00a0similar to Baileys.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n
  • Vodka \u2013 Yes,\u00a0Estonians love vodka just as much as their neighbours!\u00a0Try Viru\u00a0Valge,\u00a0the most popular Vodka brand in Estonia.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    10. Semla<\/em><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
    \"Estonian<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Although we know Estonia for its hearty stews and wholesome ‘peasant’\u00a0fare, locals\u00a0do have a sweet tooth.\u00a0Chocolate production started in the country in the early 1800s and their\u00a0world-renowned marzipan (a delicious concoction of almonds and powdered sugar) dates back to medieval times.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    For a uniquely Estonian experience, visitors should look out for\u00a0semla<\/em>. A\u00a0cardamom-spiced bread roll filled with almond paste and topped with whipped cream and icing sugar,\u00a0semla<\/em>\u00a0is delectable and\u00a0traditionally enjoyed between Christmas and\u00a0Easter.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Different seasons of Estonian food<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    It seems short-sighted to limit Estonia to the \u201cbeer, vodka and pork\u201d\u00a0belt of Europe.\u00a0\u00a0While simple and honest, the seasons guide Estonian cuisine. This translates to fresh produce (think tart berries, herbs and organic veg), local specialities (jams, pickles and preserves) and farm to table dining.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Visitors\u00a0to Estonia can expect the following\u00a0throughout the year:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Spring:\u00a0<\/strong>Spring lamb, wild leek, rhubarb, fresh sorrel and goat’s cheese\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Summer:\u00a0<\/strong>Fresh vegetables, herbs,\u00a0berries, nuts and\u00a0foraged\u00a0mushrooms\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Autumn:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Elk, boar, deer and even bear\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Winter:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Warming\u00a0stews, roasts and soups\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

    Does Estonian food sound like something you’d enjoy on any menu?What\u00a0are\u00a0your favourite Estonian drinks, dishes or snacks we may have missed?\u00a0Let us know\u00a0in the comments below\u2026\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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