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Even though it is very much alike the famous Italian chocolate salami, this simple, no-bake dessert, translated as the lazy man is regarded as an authentic Lithuanian delicacy. It is prepared with a blend of crumbled cookies, cocoa, condensed milk, butter, and sugar, shaped into the desired form, and left to set.
According to a widely accepted anecdote, tinginys was created by accident, but immediately became the nation’s favorite. Because of its neutral taste, it is easily adjusted with additional ingredients, such as nuts or dry fruit. It is recommended to enjoy tinginys with a cup of coffee or tea on the side.
Known as koldūnai in Lithuania, kalduny in Belarus and kołduny in Poland, these stuffed dumplings boiled in salted water are a staple of regional cuisine. Traditionally filled with minced pork, beef, chicken, curd cheese, or mushrooms, they make for an excellent lunch choice and can be enjoyed with a variety of garnishes, from butter and black pepper to mayonnaise, sour cream, crispy bacon, or spirgučiais (a type of pork rind).
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Kepta duona is a simple Lithuanian snack consisting of sliced rye bread that is shortly fried until crispy. The bread is usually sliced into thin strips before it is pan-fried in oil, and it is usually rubbed with garlic (duona su česnaku), while modern varieties often come topped with cheese (duona su sūriu) or mayonnaise.
This snack is commonly served in bars, and it is often paired with beer or gira (kvass).
Syrniki is a dessert consisting of fried cottage cheese pancakes that are usually garnished with honey, fruit jam, sour cream, or applesauce. It is part of the Russian (where it's sometimes also called tvorozhniki), Belarusian, Ukrainian, Latvian and Lithuanian cuisine.
Cottage cheese is traditionally first swetened with sugar, then combined with flour into a dough which is fried in hot oil until it develops a golden-brown color. Syrniki can be served for breakfast or consumed as a tasty dessert after a large meal.
Bulviniai blynai are traditional, crispy and mouth-watering Lithuanian potato pancakes. The combination of grated potatoes, diced onions, eggs, and flour is seasoned with salt and pepper and sometimes flavored with lemon juice before being fried until it develops a beautiful, golden color.
Popular with both old and young, bulviniai blynai are served with sour cream, applesauce, or jam. This treat is often served at the Christmas table, and it is also a beloved Hannukkah snack.
These traditional Lithuanian pastries are made with a dough that is enriched with butter, eggs, and either kefir or sour cream. The dough is hand-rolled, and it is traditionally filled with minced mutton that is flavored with onions and various herbs.
It is then firmly pinch-sealed into crescent-shaped pockets. Kibinai are particularly popular with the Karaim ethnic minority in Lithuania, and they're primarily associated with the city of Trakai.
Liliputas is a handmade, semi-hard, naturally ripened cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk in the village of Belvederis in Lithuania. The cheese has a very high fat content of 50% and must mature for at least one month in cheese cellars.
It is wrapped in cotton cloths and pressed into cylindrical molds. Liliputas got its name because of its small size and weight, which is between 0,4 to 0,7 kilograms. The exterior is smooth and thin, with a waxy rind and a firm, yet elastic texture and an acidic, fresh, slightly sharp and salty flavor, typical for a fermented cheese.
Skilandis is a high quality, cured and cold-smoked pork meat product made throughout Lithuania. Pork and lard are coarsely diced by hand, and after the meat has matured, it is stuffed into a pig's stomach casing and bound by rope giving the final product its distinctive, rounded shape.
Additionally, spices such as garlic, black pepper, caraway, bay leaves, nutmeg, or juniper berries are added to the meat mixture. The flavor of this sausage is acidic, salty, smoky, mildly spicy and savory, with a unique aroma that develops during the long process of maturing and drying.
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Cepelinai is the national dish of Lithuania consisting of potato dumplings stuffed with spiced ground meat. The dumplings are traditionally quite large, served with bacon, pork rinds, and a sour cream and milk-based sauce after they have been boiled in plenty of salted water.
The dish is named after Graff von Zeppelin, due to the resemblance between the dumplings and the airship. It is believed that cepelinai have German origins and are based on Kartoffelknödel. There are many versions of the dish, and similar dumplings can be found in countries such as Denmark, Norway, Ukraine, and Belarus.
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Balandėliai or little pigeons are Lithuanian versions of cabbage rolls. Probably brought to Lithuania by the Tatars in the 14th or 15th century, balandėliai consist of boiled cabbage leaves filled with a mixture of minced pork or beef, cooked rice, raw eggs, garlic, onions, and bell peppers.
Seasoned with salt and pepper and flavored with tomato juice, the balandėliai are brought to a boil and then left to simmer on the stove until tender. They make a perfect option for a hearty lunch and are best enjoyed mixed with sour cream.
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Best Lithuanian Food Producers
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024

NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023
BEST STUMBRAS Spirits
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ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2023

IWSC- International wine & spirit competition - Spirit Gold
2020

World's Best Herbal - Winner
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BEST MV GROUP PRODUCTION Liqueurs
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
BEST KRUPNIKAS Liqueurs
SC "Žemaitijos pienas," located in Telšiai, Lithuania, is one of the country's oldest cheese producers, established in 1924. The company specializes in producing a wide range of dairy products, including different types of cheeses, milk, and whey protein concentrates.
Over the years, Žemaitijos pienas has expanded its product range and modernized its production facilities to meet both local and international standards.
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International Cheese Awards - Gold
2023
BEST Sc "žemaitijos Pienas" Cheeses
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World Cheese Awards - Gold
2022, 2021
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Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2015

International Chocolate Awards - Silver
2015

Academy of Chocolate - Bronze
2015
BEST Chocolate Naïve Chocolates
Beaningful, a small-batch chocolate maker based in Lithuania, specializes in crafting premium chocolate from ethically sourced cacao beans. The company is committed to the bean-to-bar process, meaning they oversee every step of chocolate production from the sourcing of beans to the final product.
Beaningful emphasizes sustainability and transparency, ensuring their chocolate production supports fair labor practices and minimizes environmental impact.
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International Chocolate Awards - Silver
2023

Great Taste Awards - 2 stars
2023
BEST Beaningful Chocolates
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Academy of Chocolate - Silver
2023

Academy of Chocolate - Bronze
2023, 2020
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Best Lithuanian Food Products
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Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2015
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World's Best Herbal - Winner
2024

World Liqueur Awards - Country Winner
2024
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
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ISC-International Spirits Challenge - Double Gold
2023
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2024
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NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023
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NYWSC - New York World Spirits Competition - Double Gold
2023
Hard cheese, ripened 36 months, Gourmet, 180 g, is a product made by SC "Žemaitijos pienas," a well-regarded dairy company based in Lithuania. The cheese undergoes an extensive aging process of 36 months, allowing it to develop a rich and complex flavor profile, characterized by a firm texture and nuanced taste.
It is typically packaged in 180-gram portions, making it convenient for both culinary use and direct consumption.
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International Cheese Awards - Gold
2023
Hard cheese "Džiugas" with 40% fat in dry matter, ripened for 36 months, is a gourmet product made by Zemaitijos Pienas SC. This cheese is known for its rich, complex flavor profile, which develops during the extended maturation period. The 36-month ripening process enhances its firm texture and gives it a robust, nutty taste with hints of caramel.
It comes in a 180 g package, perfect for cheese connoisseurs who appreciate well-aged cheeses.
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World Cheese Awards - Gold
2021
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