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.

Latvian Caraway Cheese (Siļķu Siers)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of farmer's cheese
  • 1 tablespoon of caraway seeds
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 cup of sour cream

Instructions

  1. Grate the farmer's cheese into a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the caraway seeds, salt, and sour cream to the bowl.
  3. Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
  4. 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