hättiliseks

Hättiliseks is a traditional Estonian dish consisting of boiled meat or bone meal served in a sauce made from meat or vegetable broth, onions, and spices. The boiled meat or bone meal is typically ground into a fine paste and then mixed with the sauce.

The dish is often served as a side or a filling for baked goods. In traditional Estonian cuisine, hatefuliseks was a common ingredient in peasant dishes, as it was a cheap and filling food source. The dish was often made with leftover meat and bones that would otherwise be discarded.

There are different variations of hatefuliseks, with some recipes using beef or pork, while others use a combination of the two. Some recipes also include additional ingredients such as vegetables, like potatoes or carrots, or aromatic spices like black pepper or allspice.

Hättiliseks is not a widely known dish outside of Estonia, but it remains a popular ingredient in traditional Estonian cooking. The dish is often associated with rural Estonian cuisine and is still made today by many Estonian cooks as a way to use leftover meat and bones.

Some variations of hatefuliseks are associated with specific regions in Estonia, with some recipes using local ingredients and spices. The dish is an example of the resourcefulness and thriftiness of Estonian cooks, who were able to make use of discarded materials to create a filling and flavorful meal. As such, hatefuliseks remains an important part of Estonian culinary heritage.