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Mulgipuder
What mulgipuder is
Mulgipuder is a mash from Mulgimaa, the southern Estonian region that gave it its name: potatoes and boiled barley groats mashed together with butter and milk into a thick, rustic porridge. It was the fuel of farm work — cheap, filling and made from what the land gave.
How it is eaten
Hot, as the main course of a winter dinner, often with fried pork pieces or smoked meat on top, and a glass of cold milk or kefir beside it. It is still served in Estonian school canteens and country restaurants as the classic South-Estonian plate.
How to log it
Mulgipuder is potatoes plus barley plus butter: in our database mashed potatoes are 94 kcal per 100 g, boiled barley 123 kcal per 100 g, and the butter on top is 717 kcal per 100 g — a spoonful matters. Log mashed potatoes with an extra portion of barley, and count the butter honestly.
Closest foods in our database
| Food | kcal / 100 g | As it is usually eaten here |
|---|---|---|
| Mashed potatoes | 94 | the potato half of the dish |
| Barley | 123 | the groats folded in |
| Butter | 717 | the finishing fat |
Calories per 100 g come from the real rows in our food database (no invented values). This page describes food culture — it is not medical advice, and no single food decides anyone's weight.
