Estonian food is influenced with ingredients and flavors of the four seasons. Estonia is an agricultural country and has preserved abundant of food traditions, which the world is unveiling now.
Estonian people love their country food, but are also curious to adopt new cooking techniques and flavors. Today, they are using foods from Denmark, Sweden, Russia, Italy and many other countries. Basically, the local Estonian people suggest blood sausages, sauerkraut, and jellied meat to the tourists.
Besides these there are several superstars of Estonian kitchen tourists need to enjoy, during their visits to restoranid Tallinnas [Restaurants in Tallinn].
Super Estonian foods to enjoy
Sprat Sandwich (Kiluvõileib)
On a dark piece of bread, a grey fish placed lacks beauty, but Kiluvõileib is very delicious. It is served with boiled eggs and many other versions can be found. Longest sprat sandwich was made in Estonia and is popular in the Slavic cuisine. It is also served at every occasion ranging from birthdays & New Year to weddings & funerals.
Curd snack – Kohuke
Freshly pressed sweetened curd is covered with caramel or chocolate. Kohuke is available in varieties of flavors like coconut, kiwi, and berries.
Potato & Groats porridge (Mulgipuder)
In the past, Mulgipuder was served at peasant’s kitchen table, on vital holidays. Today, this porridge is served on every occasion. It is a traditional Estonian food, which is not adapted. This porridge is generally served with bacons at restaurants in Tallinn.
Desserts (Kama)
Technically, Kama is not a dessert but an ingredient used in preparing desserts. Basically, it is a blend of different flours including rye, oat, barley, and pea. In the past, after all the flours got used the leftovers were mixed to prepare snacks within seconds. Today, Estonian chefs incorporate Kama in different kinds of yummy desserts.
Homemade black bread
Black bread of Estonia accompanies an array of traditions, superstitions and old sayings.
Seasonal Estonian cuisine favorites bought to the table
- Spring – Rhubarb, wild garlic, radishes, sour dock, and fresh goat cheese.
- Summer – Fresh potatoes, cottage cheese salad, cucumber, tomato, and chanterelle fish or sauce.
- Summer & autumn – Ripening of wild berries and gardens are laden with plums, apples, red & black currents. The berries and fruits become sauces and cakes. Fruits and berries are preserved in jars for long winters.
- Early winter – Hunting season brings roe deer meat, elk meat, bear meat, and wild boar meat.
- Winter – This season introduces cooked roasts & casseroles. Smoke meat added to cabbage, pea or bean soup, sauerkraut , pearl barley, potatoes, black pudding, roasted pork or goose are traditional food for winter.
Items like black bread, cottage cheese, curd and other dairy products can be seen on the tables, all around the year. Estonian grassland is rich in flora, so beef and pork are appreciated very much.
Beverages
Estonians enjoy drinking beer. Recently, plenty of microbreweries have been started. They provide exciting products with an extensive variety of style and taste. Põltsamaa Kuldne is a sweet apple wine, which can be enjoyed a lot with pumpkin or apple pie. Vana Tallinn is a popular Estonian beverage. This liquor blends well with coffee and is ideal for dessert flavorings.
Author’s Bio:
Kevin has written this article. They run one of the most popular restoranid Tallinnas or restaurants in Tallinn, and you will be truly delighted with the delicious food and medieval ambience of the place. For more information about the Maikrahv restaurant, please visit their website.
Glenn Allen 
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