lithuanian Recipes
28 delicious lithuanian recipes from around the world
Skruzdėlynas (Ant Hill Cake)
Skruzdėlynas is a traditional Lithuanian dessert made from thin, fried dough strips layered with a sweet condensed milk and poppy seed mixture, resembling an anthill. It's a rich, sweet, and crunchy treat.
Virtinukai su Varške (Sweet Cheese Dumplings)
Virtinukai su varške are delightful, slightly sweet dumplings filled with farmer's cheese, often served as a dessert or a light meal. They are typically boiled and then pan-fried for a crispy exterior, then drizzled with sour cream and jam.
Virtinukai su Varške ir Razinomis (Sweet Cheese Dumplings with Raisins)
Delicate, tender dumplings filled with a sweet and creamy farmer's cheese mixture, studded with plump raisins. These are a beloved comfort food, often served as a sweet breakfast or a light dessert, typically accompanied by sour cream, jam, or powdered sugar.
Zrazy su Grybais (Lithuanian Beef Rolls with Mushrooms)
Tender beef cutlets are pounded thin, filled with a savory mixture of sautéed mushrooms, onions, and rye breadcrumbs, then rolled, seared, and braised until incredibly tender. This dish showcases a classic Lithuanian approach to preparing meat with earthy, robust flavors.