Some national dishes, which are very popular with residents of Riga, may look quite odd to foreign guests. Cottage cheese with potatoes and herring is one of such examples. The combination of these ingredients, which do not look fitting at a glance, is, nevertheless, very harmonious. Many years ago, it was a popular snack that local peasants ate very often. Nowadays, even fine dining restaurants offer this dish to their clients. It can be cooked in a number of ways, with marinated or salted herring, various sauces, and fresh greens.
Latvia produces gorgeous cheese, the variety of which will please even most experienced foodies. Latvian cheese variety is the most famous and unusual. This cheese has become famous thanks to its strong and acrid odor. Many unprepared travelers are turned down and do not want to sample this cheese, but it has a truly amazing taste. Local restaurants offer various sandwiches with Latvian cheese, add it to pasta, or use in various sauces. It is not allowed to export this cheese because of its strong odor as no packing can stop it from spreading. That said, travelers can enjoy this unusual but delicious cheese only during their vacation in Riga.
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