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Estonian food: discover traditional cuisine

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Culinary influences

Staple ingredients

Key flavorings

Iconic dishes

Tech-savvy, nature-rich, small, and innovative, is a northern Baltic country Estonia.

Despite its size, it punches above its weight digitally: a global leader in e-governance (99% of public services are online) and the birthplace of tech giants Skype and Bolt.

Economically, it’s a high-income nation with a strong IT sector, flat income tax (20%), and a thriving startup scene. Over 85% of Estonians speak at least one foreign language, and it ranks highly in press freedom, education (PISA scores), and life expectancy (78.6 years).

Nature-wise, 50% of Estonia is forest, and it has over 2,000 islands, offering medieval charm of Tallinn’s Old Town and unspoiled wilderness…

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The average Estonian daily plate size is

2428 g.
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Grains

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Fish and seafood

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Produce

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Eggs and dairy

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Meats

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Sugar, fats and nuts

Core ingredients

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Herbs

DILL

PARSLEY

CHIVES

SORREL

MARJORAM

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Spices

DILL SEED

CARAWAY

BLACK PEPPER

ALLSPICE

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Aromatics

ONION

CARROT

DRIED MUSHROOMS

GARLIC

CELERY ROOT

PARSLEY ROOT

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Condiments

SOUR CREAM

BUTTER

MAYONNAISE

HORSERADISH

FRUIT VINEGAR

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