Räim

Räim is a small, silvery fish found in the Baltic Sea. It is a member of the herring family and is also known as Baltic herring. Räim are typically caught using purse seines and trawls. They are an important food source for many people in the Baltic region, particularly in Estonia and Finland.

The fish are small, usually reaching lengths of up to 20 centimeters. Their diet consists mainly of plankton and small crustaceans. Räim spawn in the spring, laying their eggs on the seabed. They are a schooling fish, often found in large numbers.

Räim are a popular and affordable food item. They can be prepared in various ways, including fried, pickled, smoked, and salted. In Estonia, they are a staple of traditional cuisine, often served with potatoes and sour cream. In Finland, räim is frequently used to make a dish called muikku, which involves lightly frying the fish. Due to their abundance and relatively low cost, räim remain a significant part of the culinary heritage of the Baltic states. The sustainability of räim stocks is monitored by fisheries management organizations to ensure their long-term viability.