As part of the “Delightfully delicious destination – Riga” project, Latvia’s top chefs and restaurants will be offering dishes made with fresh, locally caught wonders from Latvian waters in October.
Latvia is rich in lakes, rivers and coastal areas, therefore fish dishes have been served for centuries here.There are many and various fish dishes in Latvian cuisine — therefore in October the “Delightfully delicious destination – Riga” project recommends you to try special fish meals prepared in various restaurants throughout Riga. It will be a great experience of taste!
The skillfully prepared freshwater fish on offer will be outstanding. A definite must is fish soup — an aromatic and strengthening broth with greens, mild white fish meat, potatoes, and carrots, which will be a good beginning of a meal.
Fried pike with greens, steamed trout with vegetables, or carp smoked with apple-tree wood with salt, pepper, and garlic — these traditional dishes are all very delicious!
Crayfish boiled in dill and salt-water offers phenomenal bouquet of flavors – a local delicacy!
Try sea fish dishes — flounder fried in butter with herb stew, smoked sea bass, or eel. Smoked or pickled Baltic sprat with onions will also be delicious.
Of course, try also the classics of Latvian cuisine — herring with boiled potatoes and curd!
Lampreys take a special place within the choice of fish dishes. Lampreys are caught with special lamprey weirs, then they are grilled and put into wooden tubs. Lamprey will be great with white bread and fresh butter with greens, slice of lemon, horseradish, and black olives.
The “Delightfully delicious destination – Riga” project urges visitors and local residents alike to sit down at one of the city’s participating restaurants and enjoy a special dish made with fish caught in Latvia, prepared just for you!
