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North Karelia Cuisine

Karjalanpaisti (Karelian Stew)

A traditional slow-cooked dish made with a mix of pork, beef, and sometimes lamb, flavored with black pepper and bay leaves, and served with potatoes. 1)

Karjalanpiirakka (Karelian Pasties)

Thin rye-crusted pastries filled with creamy rice porridge (or sometimes mashed potatoes or carrots), often enjoyed with egg butter. 2)

Sultsina (Karelian Flatbread)

Soft, thinly rolled rye bread, baked on a griddle, then brushed with butter and filled with sweet or savory porridge-like fillings. 3)

Kalakukko (Fish and Pork Rye Loaf – North Karelia Style)

A variation of the famous Finnish kalakukko, where vendace or perch is layered with pork inside a dense rye crust and slow-baked. 4)

Mustikkakukko (Blueberry Rye Pie)

A rustic dessert made with wild blueberries baked inside a thick rye crust, offering a tart and slightly sweet flavor. 5)

Lohikeitto (Salmon Soup)

A creamy soup made with fresh salmon, potatoes, leeks, and carrots, seasoned with dill and served with rye bread. 6)

Kainalokeitto (Bear Meat Soup)

A rare specialty made with slow-simmered bear meat, root vegetables, and juniper berries, offering a rich, gamey flavor. 7)

Rönttönen (Berry and Root Vegetable Pie)

A unique combination of mashed lingonberries and root vegetables (like turnips or potatoes) baked in a rye crust, balancing sweet and earthy flavors. 8)

Suolakala (Salted Fish with Potatoes)

A simple yet flavorful dish of fish (often perch or whitefish) that has been salt-cured and served with boiled potatoes and dill sauce. 9)

Korvasienimuhennos (Morel Mushroom Stew)

A creamy dish made with wild morel mushrooms, onions, and cream, often served over mashed potatoes or bread. 10)

Piimävelli (Sour Milk Soup)

A tangy soup made from fermented milk, thickened with barley or rye flour, and sometimes sweetened with honey or berries. 11)

Riistakäristys (Sautéed Game Meat)

A hearty dish made with venison, elk, or reindeer, cooked in butter with onions and served with mashed potatoes and lingonberries. 12)

Karpalokiisseli (Cranberry Pudding)

A traditional dessert made from wild cranberries thickened with potato starch, creating a tart yet refreshing pudding. 13)

Uunijuusto (Oven Cheese)

A baked milk-based cheese dessert, traditionally made from colostrum (first milk from a cow after calving), often served warm with cloudberry jam. 14)

Hapankaalilaatikko (Sauerkraut Casserole)

A dish influenced by Russian cuisine, featuring sauerkraut baked with minced meat, barley, and a hint of sweetness from honey or apples. 15)

north_karelia_cuisine.txt · Last modified: 2025/02/04 01:01 by aga