The name joins sklanda, an old word for a fence or raised edge, with rausis, ‘pie’. The folded rim that holds in the filling gave the tart its name.
The name joins sklanda, an old word for a fence or raised edge, with rausis, ‘pie’. The folded rim that holds in the filling gave the tart its name.
What is a sklandrausis?
A sklandrausis is a round Latvian open tart with rye dough and layered potato and carrot filling.
Is sklandrausis sweet or savoury?
It combines savoury rye and potato with a mildly sweet carrot topping, so it can taste both savoury and sweet.
What is the plural of sklandrausis?
The nominative plural is sklandrauši.
What is the genitive form of sklandrausis?
The genitive singular is sklandrauša.
Why is sklandrausis culturally important?
It is linked with Courland and Latvian seasonal celebrations and is registered in the EU as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed.