What food do you eat in Latvia?

Latvian cuisine is heavily influenced by its history and geography, with a mix of traditional dishes and modern influences. Here are some of the foods you might find in Latvia:

1. Riga Black Balsam: A traditional Latvian liqueur made with various herbs, spices, and berries, often served as an aperitif or digestive.

2. Piragi: Traditional Latvian pastries filled with various fillings like meat, cabbage, cottage cheese, or fruits. They can be baked or fried.

3. Pelmeni: Small meat-filled dumplings, usually served with sour cream or vinegar.

4. Sklandrausis: A rye bread dish topped with whipped cream, bacon, and lingonberry jam.

5. Rupjmaize: A dark, dense rye bread that is a staple of Latvian cuisine. It is often used as an accompaniment to other dishes.

6. Karbonade: A Latvian pork chop, often served with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam.

7. Zupa: Various types of soups, including beetroot soup (biešu zupa), cabbage soup (kāpostu zupa), and pea soup (zirņu zupa).

8. Vēršacis: A fried egg dish, usually served with bacon, potatoes, and onions.

9. Klimpas: Traditional potato dumplings, often served in soups or with stews.

10. Šaltibarsči: A cold beet soup, usually served with boiled eggs and kefir (a fermented milk drink).

11. Pīrādziņi: Small, open-faced pastries filled with various sweet or savory fillings, such as cheese, meat, or fruit.