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