skābputra

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fermented barley porridge, sour barley porridge
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A cold, lightly sour barley dish that can be drunk thin or eaten as porridge.

Examples

  • Bļodā ielēja skābputru ar visiem putraimiem.
    They poured the fermented barley porridge into a bowl with all the groats.
  • Karstā dienā vecmāmiņa pasniedza aukstu skābputru.
    On the hot day, Grandmother served cold fermented barley porridge.
  • Pēc dienas siltumā skābputra bija patīkami skābena.
    After a day in a warm place, the fermented barley porridge was pleasantly sour.
  • Kurzemē skābputru tradicionāli gatavo no miežu putraimiem un rūgušpiena.
    In Kurzeme, fermented barley porridge is traditionally made from barley groats and sour milk.
  • Šķidrāku skābputru var dzert no krūzes.
    Thinner fermented barley porridge can be drunk from a mug.

Similar words

skābā putra

Meanings

Fermented barley porridge

noun
food
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A traditional cold dish made by fermenting cooked barley groats with sour milk, served thin as a drink or thicker as porridge.

Examples

  • Karstā dienā vecmāmiņa pasniedza aukstu skābputru.
    On the hot day, Grandmother served cold fermented barley porridge.
  • Kurzemē skābputru tradicionāli gatavo no miežu putraimiem un rūgušpiena.
    In Kurzeme, fermented barley porridge is traditionally made from barley groats and sour milk.
  • Šķidrāku skābputru var dzert no krūzes.
    Thinner fermented barley porridge can be drunk from a mug.
  • Bļodā ielēja skābputru ar visiem putraimiem.
    They poured the fermented barley porridge into a bowl with all the groats.
  • Pēc dienas siltumā skābputra bija patīkami skābena.
    After a day in a warm place, the fermented barley porridge was pleasantly sour.

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Etymology

A compound of Latvian skābs, meaning ‘sour’, and putra, meaning ‘porridge’. The name reflects the dish’s fermented taste and grain base.

FAQ

What does skābputra mean?

Skābputra is a cold Latvian dish of cooked barley groats fermented with sour milk.

Is skābputra a drink or a porridge?

It can be either: thin skābputra is drunk, while a thicker version is eaten with a spoon.

What is skābputra made from?

The basic ingredients are barley groats, water, and sour milk, with recipes sometimes adding salt, cream, or fresh milk.

Is skābputra served hot or cold?

Skābputra is allowed to ferment and is then chilled before serving.

Is skābputra masculine or feminine in Latvian?

Skābputra is feminine. Its genitive singular is skābputras, and its accusative singular is skābputru.

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