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via Flickr by Cat |
Perhaps our favourite part of
Christmas is the food... In keeping with the theme of our country of the month, we’ve
decided to shine the spotlight on a few traditional Finnish dishes that are particularly popular during the holiday season.
Joulupöytä refers to the traditional assortment of foods served at a Finnish
Christmas dinner. It’s also interesting to note that in Finland, Christmas
dinner is served on Christmas Eve (instead of Christmas Day). Of course, this
makes perfect sense since Father Christmas visits the children of Finland a
little later that evening!
Let’s take a closer look at a few Joulupöytä essentials:
Glögi
– Mulled Wine
Photo via Kitchen Parade |
Click here for Kitchen Parade's complete recipe.
Piparkakku – Gingerbread Cookies
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Photo via Pure Vege |
Whether they are “naked” or “dressed,” Piparkakku are a popular festive treat
for the young (and young at heart)! These wouldn’t last too long here at Robin
Street Market...
Click here for Pure Vege’s complete recipe.
Riisipuuro - Rice Pudding
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Photo via Scandi Foodie |
This is common as both a side at dinner, or
sometimes even as breakfast. While rice pudding is a popular Christmas dish in
many Scandinavian and Nordic countries, the Finns have their own take on this
favourite. A widespread Finnish tradition actually involves hiding a whole
almond in the pudding – the person who eats the almond will have good luck
during the following year!
Click here for Scandi Foodie’s complete recipe.
Lanttulaatikko - Rutabaga Casserole
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Photo via Girl Cooks World |
Simple but oh-so-delicious, this casserole
will always have a place at a Finnish Christmas feast. Root vegetables really
do make some scrumptious sides!
Click here for Girl Cooks World’s complete recipe.
Joulukinkku - Oven-Baked Ham
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Photo via girlichef |
Last but not least, a Finnish Christmas
dinner wouldn’t be complete without an oven-baked ham. Finns usually enjoy this
dish served with mustard or bread...and all of the other dishes that we’ve
already mentioned above!
Click here for girlichef’s complete recipe.
Looks good enough to eat, doesn’t it?