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TasunkaWitko
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Posted: 27 December 2011 at 15:43 |
A couple of years ago, I received a great gift from a great friend: a tin of Baltic sprats, imported from Latvia:
Wikipedia gives some good information on these tasty little treats:
The research I had also indicated that sprats go well when served with another regional favourite:
I'd been meaning to try them for quite a long time, and even took them out a couple of times during some events when family got together, but it never happened until Chrsitmas Eve - this past weekend - when I took them out to my parents' place for an impromptu grazing fest. The sprats lent a nice contrast to the usual chips, dips, deli and reslish trays and other similar fare.
Eager to try them, I layed out some crackers and opened up the tin: The can had had a hard life in our shelf. It had been knocked to the floor at least three times that I know of, and one day i came home from work to find the cat batting it around like a hockey puck; consequently, it looked like the sprats got a little beat up, but there was no denying the very nice, briny aroma they had, highlighted by a very sultry, smoky (smokey?) ambience that really made me want to try them.
My dad loaded one up on a cracker for the picture:
And then I prepared one for myself as well, to be accompanied by the chilled vodka.
We both decided that these Latvian goodies were really something extraordinary, and thoroughly enjoyed them. A couple of my older boys thought they were good too; however, the rest of the family, including my mother, sister, brother-in-law, the younger boys, my lovely young niece and the beautiful Mrs. Tas, did not try them. No worries ~ more for us!
These were really good, and I think a person who likes sardines, herring, and similar products would enjoy them very much. They are slightly stronger than sardines, but not nearly so much as anchovies - and the smokiness that is imparted into them really takes them to a great level.
My thanks to John for sending them, and sorry that it took so long to finally try them - but they were worth the wait! To those who have never tried them, but might life them, I say you need to give them a go ~ perhaps for New Year's Eve....
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That is some good snacking right there Ron....not much I like better than some nice smoked up seafood on a cracker.
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Go ahead...play with your food!
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Ron, next time you go to the market for these, also have a look for canned cod livers. They’re one of Slavyanka’s favourite snacks.
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