Latvian Caraway Cheese (Siļķu Siers)
Siļķu Siers, also known as Latvian Caraway Cheese, is a traditional dish from Northern European cuisine that is easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of farmer's cheese
- 1 tablespoon of caraway seeds
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 cup of sour cream
Instructions
- Grate the farmer's cheese into a mixing bowl.
- Add the caraway seeds, salt, and sour cream to the bowl.
- Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Protein
- 8g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Mixing bowl Grater Serving dish
Tools
Refrigerator
Serving suggestions
Serve the Siļķu Siers with slices of dark rye bread and pickles for a traditional Northern European appetizer.
Tips & tricks
For a stronger caraway flavor, toast the caraway seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes before adding them to the cheese mixture.
Cost
$8