A thick, oven-baked pancake made with semolina or rice porridge, flavored with cardamom and vanilla, served with prune jam and whipped cream. 1)
A dark, sweet, and slightly tangy rye bread, traditionally baked slowly for up to 24 hours, giving it a dense, chewy texture. 2)
A fish-based meatloaf made with white fish, potatoes, onions, and eggs, baked until firm and served with butter sauce. 3)
A popular marinated herring dish, where herring fillets are pickled with vinegar, onions, and allspice, often served on black bread. 4)
A mild, caramel-like cheese, traditionally made by boiling milk, rennet, and sugar, then served in slices. 5)
A soft, malted rye bread, often flavored with syrup, giving it a subtle sweetness that pairs well with butter and cheese. 6)
A rare, traditional dish, made by slow-cooking seal meat with onions, bay leaves, and juniper berries. 7)
A rustic apple cake, made with Åland-grown apples, cinnamon, and a buttery crumb topping, best enjoyed with vanilla sauce. 8)
A vitamin-rich fruit soup, made from sea buckthorn berries, sugar, and a touch of cream, served warm or cold. 9)
A rich, creamy soup, made with fresh Baltic fish (perch, pike, or salmon), potatoes, leeks, and dill. 10)
A traditional fishing village dish, where herring is grilled whole over an open flame, giving it a smoky, crispy skin. 11)
A platter of local specialties, including cold-smoked salmon, pickled herring, black bread, cheeses, and butter from Åland’s dairy farms. 12)
A simple but beloved summer dish, where freshly harvested potatoes are served with sour cream, chives, and herring. 13)
A savory pie, filled with Åland cheese, cream, and eggs, baked until golden brown, often served with a salad. 14)
A layered cake, made with thin, soft flatbreads, filled with smoked fish, egg salad, and sour cream, creating a unique savory “sandwich cake.” 15)