Traditional Lithuanian recipes

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Lithuania is one of the most beautiful countries in Eastern Europe. It has a long, rich history and culinary traditions. Lithuanian cuisine was also influenced by the culinary traditions of its neighbors. Some of the dishes come from neighboring countries, but Lithuanians have created their own versions that are delicious! However, many dishes are unique and only found in this country. It is worth mentioning that Lithuanian cuisine is based mainly on potatoes, fish, rye bread and vegetables.

Traditional Lithuanian recipes:

Kmynų Gira - Lithuanian Caraway Kvass

Kmynų Gira - Lithuanian Caraway Kvass

timer15 minutes
access_time4 days
soup_kitchen5 liters
3.6 (8)
Bulviniai Vėdarai - Lithuanian Potato Sausages

Bulviniai Vėdarai - Lithuanian Potato Sausages

timer25 minutes
access_time1 hour 25 minutes
soup_kitchen4
4.3 (9)
Lithuanian Cold Beet Soup (Šaltibarščiai) Recipe

Lithuanian Cold Beet Soup (Šaltibarščiai) Recipe

timer30 minutes
access_time50 minutes
soup_kitchen4
4.3 (12)
Crispy Lithuanian fried rye bread sticks with fresh garlic

Kepta Duona - Lithuanian Fried Rye Bread with Garlic

timer10 mins
access_time25 mins
soup_kitchen4 servings
4 (1)
Golden brown traditional Karaim kibinai meat pastries from Trakai

Kibinai - Traditional Karaim Meat Pastries from Trakai

Region: Trakai
timer50 mins
access_time1 hour 20 mins
soup_kitchen10-12 pastries
4 (1)
Traditional Lithuanian žagarėliai angel wing pastries dusted with powdered sugar

Žagarėliai - Traditional Lithuanian Angel Wings

timer1 hour
access_time1 hour
soup_kitchen1 large platter
4.3 (3)
Top view of a freshly baked Lithuanian potato pudding in a ceramic baking dish

Kugelis (Baked Potato Pudding)

Region: Dzūkija, Aukštaitija
timer45 mins
access_time2 hours
soup_kitchen8 servings
4 (2)
Traditional Lithuanian Cibulynė cold herring soup

Cibulynė recipe: Lithuanian cold onion and herring soup

Region: Samogitia
timer25 mins
access_time40 mins
soup_kitchen4 servings
4.2 (5)
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Skilandis: Cold Smoked Pork Sausage

Region: Suvalkija
timer2 hours
access_time2 months
soup_kitchen1 large skilandis
4 (1)
Lithuanian Kastinys

Lithuanian Kastinys Recipe (Sour Cream & Butter Spread)

timer15 mins
access_time20 mins
soup_kitchen6-8 servings
4 (7)
Traditional Lithuanian Kūčiukai biscuits on a baking sheet

Kučiukai: Lithuanian Christmas Eve Poppy Seed Biscuits

timer1 hour 15 minutes
access_time1 hour 30 minutes
soup_kitchen6 servings
4 (1)
Balandėliai - Lithuanian cabbage rolls

Balandėliai - Lithuanian cabbage rolls

timer30 minutes
access_time110 minutes
soup_kitchen12
4 (1)
A steaming plate of authentic Lithuanian cepelinai, large oval potato dumplings topped with a rich sauce.

Cepelinai (Potato Dumplings with Meat)

timer1 Hour 30 Minutes
access_time2 Hours 5 Minutes
soup_kitchen4 servings (makes 8-10 large dumplings)
4.1 (6)