What is the national dish of Latvia?

Pelēkie zirņi ar speķi Pelēkie zirņi ar speķi is the national dish of Latvia. This type of stew is made with local grey peas (similar to chickpeas), fried onions, and diced speck. The dish was invented when locals used their supplies of dried and preserved food.

What do people in Latvia eat for breakfast?

Porridge is commonly topped by something sweet, such as jam or fresh fruit. Eggs are a breakfast staple around the world, including Latvia. Sunny side up, scrambled, hard or soft-boiled - many pair their eggs with vegetables or meat, such as bacon.

What do Latvians eat at Christmas?

The special Latvian Christmas Day meal is cooked brown/grey peas with bacon (pork) sauce, small pies, cabbage & sausage, bacon rolls and gingerbread.

What do they drink in Latvia?

Although we prefer a cold brew to get our drink on, many locals long for a shot of something stronger. The most iconic of Latvian booze is Riga Black Balsam (Rīgas Melnais balzams), a potent herbal bitter that looks like used motor oil and which packs a punch at 45% alcohol.

How do people celebrate Christmas in Latvia?

Christmas is an important family celebration for Latvians. Many Latvians attend-Midnight Mass church services,decorate Christmas trees and exchange gifts on Christmas Eve - December 24. Christmas Eve is the most important moment! Celebrations continue on Christmas Day and the day after.

How wealthy is Latvia?

$38 billion (nominal, 2021 est.) $63 billion (PPP, 2021 est.)

Can you drink the water in Latvia?

The answer is yes. Its actually very easy to consume plenty of water in Riga Erdalitis, as it is a beautiful place with a long and beautiful history. If you want to learn how to drink more water, you just need to know how to find the right source.

What language does Latvia speak?

Latvian Latvia/Official languages