A unique pie with a sweet-sour filling made from mashed turnips and lingonberries, encased in a rustic rye crust. ¹⁾

A regional variation of the famous Finnish kalakukko, this one often includes perch or whitefish layered with pork inside a dense rye bread crust. ²⁾

A dish made from dried whitefish (often pike or cod), soaked in lye and then cooked until tender, traditionally served with white sauce and boiled potatoes. ³⁾

A rare dish from Kainuu’s hunting tradition, where marten meat is sautéed similarly to reindeer, served with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam. ⁴⁾

A herbal dish where chicken is slow-cooked and served with a creamy sauce made from foraged nettles. ⁵⁾

A variation of kalakukko, this version uses the delicate pike-perch from Kainuu’s lakes, baked inside a rye crust. ⁶⁾

A regional take on Leipäjuusto (squeaky cheese), often made with fresh cow’s or goat’s milk, served warm with cloudberry jam. ⁷⁾

A rye loaf filled with whole vendace (small freshwater fish), baked for several hours until the fish bones soften and become edible. ⁸⁾

A traditional drink made from bearberries (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi), known for its earthy taste and medicinal properties. ⁹⁾

A sweet syrup made from young spruce tips, used as a natural sweetener or drizzled over desserts and cheeses. ¹⁰⁾

Minced pike meat mixed with onions, eggs, and spices, formed into patties and fried until crispy, often served with a dill sauce. ¹¹⁾

A slow-cooked dish featuring reindeer meat, root vegetables, and juniper berries, simmered in a rich broth. ¹²⁾

A deep-fried pastry with a malted rye and berry filling, a unique twist on the traditional Finnish mämmi. ¹³⁾

A creamy soup made with wild mushrooms like chanterelles and porcini, harvested from Kainuu’s dense forests. ¹⁴⁾

A warm berry soup made from lingonberries, thickened with potato starch and served as a dessert or breakfast dish. ¹⁵⁾