A local specialty where Baltic herring fillets are layered with rye flour, butter, and spices, then pan-fried until crispy. 1)
This clear broth soup is made with fresh lake fish (like perch or pike), root vegetables, and dill, served with dark rye bread. 2)
A traditional moose roast, slow-cooked with juniper berries, onions, and wild mushrooms, often served with mashed potatoes and lingonberry sauce. 3)
This hearty sourdough rye bread, common in Päijät-Häme, is fermented for several days, giving it a deep, tangy flavor. 4)
A slow-cooked beef stew with carrots, potatoes, and bay leaves, often served with a side of pickled cucumber and lingonberries. 5)
Whitefish from Lake Päijänne is minced and mixed with potatoes, eggs, and herbs, then pan-fried into golden fish cakes. 6)
A regional dessert made from baked apples, sugar, cinnamon, and crushed rye crispbread, served with vanilla sauce. 7)
Locally caught salmon is smoked over alderwood, giving it a deep, rich flavor, often paired with mustard-dill sauce. 8)
A creamy cheese soup made with local cheese, butter, and milk, sometimes flavored with nutmeg or caraway seeds. 9)
A traditional Finnish dessert from the region, where sweet blueberries are baked inside a rye crust, creating a rustic yet delicious pie. 10)
A rare but traditional dish, where wild rabbit is marinated with juniper, slow-roasted, and served with mushroom sauce. 11)
A regional twist on Finland’s famous rye pudding, often served with whipped cream and honey instead of the traditional cream and sugar. 12)
A soft, chewy flatbread made with boiled potatoes and rye flour, served warm with butter and cheese. 13)
A thicker, richer version of Finland’s classic pea soup, often featuring chunks of smoked ham and served with strong mustard. 14)
A simple yet delicious dish, where golden chanterelle mushrooms are fried with butter and onions, then served over creamy mashed potatoes. 15)