Estonian cuisine

Mulgipuder (potato and barley mash)

Potatoes and barley groats boiled together and mashed, topped with fried pork and onion.

Well-cooked hot dish

Mulgipuder (potato and barley mash) — Estonian cuisine. Photograph of the dish.

Ingredients

Barley and potatoes are cooked until soft, mashed and served with a fried pork and onion topping.

Cook meat right through: steaming hot inside, with no pink parts or pink juices.
Avoid dry-cured or cold-smoked sausage and ham with low immunity, or heat them in the dish until steaming.

The pork must be fully fried. The soft, hot mash is usually well tolerated; use less pork for a lighter version.

Your diet during treatment is agreed with your doctor. Sample 7-day menu for the treatment period →

Cook it fresh. Refrigerate leftovers within an hour and eat within a day.

Add a little milk or water and bring to the boil.

Nausea. Mild and not too greasy; can be eaten in small portions, warm or at room temperature.
Diarrhoea. In a low-fat, gentle version it may be better tolerated with diarrhoea.
Low appetite. Gives a lot of energy and protein in a small portion — can help when appetite is low.
Weight loss. Energy-dense and easy to enrich (oil, cheese, yoghurt) — can help with weight loss.

These are general observations: what suits you can change from day to day.

Phase notes are general. During low counts, follow only your care team’s food rules.

Diabetes. Rich in carbohydrates (rice, potato, dough). With diabetes, discuss portion size and blood sugar with your team.
Heart disease, Obesity, Liver disease, Stomach and gut. Can be fatty. With heart, liver or digestive disease, or excess weight, discuss fat content and portions with your team.
Heart disease, High blood pressure, Kidney disease. Contains processed meat (sausage, bacon, ham). With heart disease, high blood pressure or kidney disease, discuss it with your team.
High blood pressure, Heart disease, Kidney disease. Often salty (stock, salty cheese, sausage, pickles). With high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease, discuss salt limits with your team.

Nutrition figures from a reliable source have not been added for this dish yet.

Medical disclaimerThis information is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.