{"id":2675,"date":"2019-02-26T23:32:26","date_gmt":"2019-02-26T20:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2019.nordic.wordcamp.org\/?p=2675"},"modified":"2019-02-26T23:40:01","modified_gmt":"2019-02-26T20:40:01","slug":"traditional-finnish-foods-worth-trying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nordic.wordcamp.org\/2019\/traditional-finnish-foods-worth-trying\/","title":{"rendered":"Traditional Finnish foods worth trying"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"754\" src=\"https:\/\/2019.nordic.wordcamp.org\/files\/2019\/02\/Karjalanpiirakka-Jarno-Elonen-Public-Domain-1500px-1024x754.jpg\" alt=\"A baked good on a plate\" class=\"wp-image-2676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nordic.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/02\/Karjalanpiirakka-Jarno-Elonen-Public-Domain-1500px-1024x754.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nordic.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/02\/Karjalanpiirakka-Jarno-Elonen-Public-Domain-1500px-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nordic.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/02\/Karjalanpiirakka-Jarno-Elonen-Public-Domain-1500px-768x565.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nordic.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/02\/Karjalanpiirakka-Jarno-Elonen-Public-Domain-1500px-408x300.jpg 408w, https:\/\/nordic.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/02\/Karjalanpiirakka-Jarno-Elonen-Public-Domain-1500px.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finland has a rich food culture and there are many dishes which are unique to the country. Here are some suggestions from us on a few of the specialities worth trying during your visit to Helsinki. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although many traditional dishes in Finland include meat, fish, eggs, and dairy, there are many vegetarian and vegan options easily available at most grocery stores and restaurants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baked goods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Finnish_bread#Rye_bread\">Ruisleip\u00e4 (Rye bread)<\/a>, rye bread in Finland is made from sourdough and whole grain flour. It is very healthy and filling, and can be found at all grocery stores.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Karelian_pasty\">Karjalanpiirakka (Karelian pies)<\/a>, a savory baked good filled either with rice porridge, mashed potato, or mashed carrots. You can eat them warm or cold. They are often served with egg butter, which is just a mix of eggs and butter.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kalakukko\">Kalakukko (fish pie)<\/a>, a dish specifically from the Savonia region of Finland, it is basically fish baked inside a loaf of bread. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main dishes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Saut%C3%A9ed_reindeer\">Poronk\u00e4ristys (Saut\u00e9ed reindeer)<\/a>, thinly sliced reindeer meat saut\u00e9ed with onions and served over mashed potatoes with a side of tart lingonberry jam and pickles.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pea_soup#Sweden_and_Finland\">Hernekeitto (Pea soup)<\/a>, creamy split-pea soup served with mustard and onions, sometimes contains pork, sometimes not, and is frequently served on Thursdays.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Macaroni_casserole\">Makaronilaatikko (Macaroni casserole)<\/a>, a baked macaroni dish usually with meat, eggs, and milk. Casseroles are popular in Finland and around Christmas casseroles made of potato, carrot, rutabaga, and liver are eaten as side-dishes.<\/li><li>Pinaattiohukainen (Spinach pancakes), savory pancakes eaten as a main course for lunch. Depending on where you are in Finland they are either eaten with tart lingonberry jam, applesauce, or other toppings.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sweet treats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cinnamon_roll\">Korvapuusti (Cinnamon bun)<\/a>, a traditional Finnish delicacy that often accompanies coffee. You can find them at practically any cafe, <\/li><li>Mustikkapiirakka (Blueberry pie), made of blueberries (or rather bilberries) that were originally picked from Finnish forests. <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pancake#Finland\">Pannukakku (Oven pancakes)<\/a>, often served as a desert to go with pea soup on Thursdays. Usually eaten with berry jam and whipped cream.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Salty_liquorice\">Salmiakki (Salty liquorice)<\/a>, a very popular treat in Finland. You can find many varieties in the candy section of every grocery store, and licorice flavored ice-cream and other foods can also be found.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/M%C3%A4mmi\">M\u00e4mmi (Baked rye porridge)<\/a>, a bit of an acquired taste, this traditional dish used to be taken on long trips since it\u2019s nutrient-dense and does not require refrigeration. Nowadays it is mostly eaten around Easter with cream. It has a sweet and malty flavor, just don\u2019t let the look of it confuse you, it\u2019s not chocolate!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to know where you can find these dishes and more during your visit? We will follow-up with another post with some suggestions about caf\u00e9s, restaurants, and bars in Helsinki in a few days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finland has a rich food culture and there are many dishes which are unique to the country. 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