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Speķa pīrādziņi

Cultural Context

Speķa pīrādziņi, or bacon pastries, are a beloved snack in Latvia, often enjoyed during festive occasions and gatherings. This dish highlights the country's rich culinary tradition of using simple, hearty ingredients, particularly pork, which is a staple in Latvian cuisine. Today, these pastries are popular at celebrations and can be found in bakeries across Latvia, showcasing the country's love for savory baked goods.

LatvianLVmain
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1 lb puff pastry
8 oz bacon
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 large egg
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup cheese, shredded
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup flour

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat while ham is often more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and margarine is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

2

Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface until thin.

3

Cut the pastry into squares, about 10cm x 10cm.

4

Finely chop the bacon, onion, and garlic.

5

Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

6

Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

7

Stir in black pepper and caraway seeds, then remove from heat.

8

Place a spoonful of the bacon mixture in the center of each pastry square.

9

Fold the pastry over to form a triangle and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.

10

Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.

11

Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

12

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.

13

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairypork

Also Known As

Bacon PastriesLatvian Bacon Pies

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