Karjalanpiirakka

Origin: Finland

Karjalanpiirakka, a traditional dish from Finland
Photo of Karjalanpiirakka via Wikimedia Commons.

Traditional pastries consisting of a thin crust with a filling of grains or mashed tubers. They have Traditional Speciality Guaranteed status and are often served hot with egg butter.

Key ingredients

  • rye crust
  • rice porridge
  • milk
  • butter
  • eggs (for egg butter)

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