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What to eat in Finland

The 10 best dishes in Finland

Rye, berries, lake fish and reindeer from the north.

1

Karjalanpiirakka

Eaten all over Finland

Rye crust pasties with rice porridge, topped with egg butter.

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2

Poronkäristys

Best: Lapland

Sautéed reindeer with mashed potato and lingonberries.

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3

Lohikeitto

Eaten all over Finland

Creamy salmon soup with potatoes and dill.

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4

Kalakukko

Best: Kuopio

Fish and pork baked in a rye loaf.

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5

Ruisleipä

Eaten all over Finland

Dense sour rye, the daily bread.

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6

Korvapuusti

Eaten all over Finland

Cardamom cinnamon bun shaped like a slapped ear.

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Muikku

Best: The lakes

Small lake fish fried whole in rye flour.

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8

Leipäjuusto

Best: Ostrobothnia

Squeaky baked cheese served warm with cloudberry jam.

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9

Mustikkapiirakka

Best: Everywhere in summer

Wild blueberry pie with vanilla sauce.

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10

Mämmi

Best: Everywhere at Easter

Malted rye pudding with cream and sugar.

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