🇪🇪 Estonian Cuisine

Suits ja Kartul

Smoked Fish with Potatoes

Prep Time 10 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 384 kcal

Whole smoked Baltic fish served alongside buttery boiled potatoes, sour cream, and fresh dill — elemental Estonian comfort.

Ingredients

1 Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 20 min. Drain.
2 Toss hot potatoes with butter and a pinch of salt.
3 Arrange smoked fish on a large platter alongside the buttered potatoes.
4 Serve with sour cream in a bowl, generous amounts of fresh dill, and lemon wedges.
5 Each person takes fish and potatoes, topping with sour cream and dill to taste.

Did You Know?

Estonia has more than 2,200 islands, and every coastal community has its own preferred fish smoking technique, often using local alder wood.