A thin, soft flatbread made from mashed potatoes and barley flour, traditionally baked in a wood-fired oven and served with butter or cheese. ¹⁾

A unique tangy pea soup, thickened with fermented rye flour, giving it a distinctly sour taste, often eaten with rye bread and smoked pork. ²⁾

A local version of kalakukko, where whole whitefish or Baltic herring is encased in a rye dough crust and slowly baked until it forms a compact, flavorful loaf. ³⁾

A dark, sweet-and-sour rye bread, made with buttermilk, molasses, and a hint of orange zest, often eaten with smoked fish or cheese. ⁴⁾

A mild, soft cheese baked until golden, then served warm with cloudberry jam—a specialty of Finnish-Swedish regions. ⁵⁾

A rustic dish of skewered pork or beef, roasted over an open fire, seasoned with coarse salt and juniper, served with rye bread and mustard sauce. ⁶⁾

A rich fish soup made from burbot (a freshwater cod), leeks, potatoes, and cream, sometimes flavored with dill and white pepper. ⁷⁾

A popular appetizer of herring fillets marinated in vinegar, sugar, onions, and allspice, served with boiled potatoes and sour cream. ⁸⁾

A comforting barley dumpling soup in a slow-cooked pork or beef broth, often enjoyed during the cold winter months. ⁹⁾

A hearty stew combining blood pudding, diced potatoes, and pork, giving it a deep, earthy flavor, traditionally served with rye bread. ¹⁰⁾

A local take on vispipuuro, using sea buckthorn berries instead of lingonberries, giving the dish a tangy, citrusy twist. ¹¹⁾

A simple yet delicious dish of mashed potatoes whipped with butter and salt, often served as a side for fish or meat dishes. ¹²⁾

A slow-cooked dish featuring sauerkraut, pork ribs, barley, and onions, creating a tangy, savory, and slightly sweet combination. ¹³⁾

A thick, creamy sauce made from rendered pork fat, milk, and flour, served over boiled or mashed potatoes—a simple but filling meal. ¹⁴⁾

A traditional dessert made from cow’s first milk (colostrum), baked until golden and served with honey or cloudberry jam. ¹⁵⁾