Karelian Stew, a popular Finnish cuisine, is made with pork, beef, allspice, bay leaves, black peppercorns and other ingredients. The dish is mainly served during family gatherings to symbolize tradition and culture. It is also known as Karjalanpaisti in Finland. The dish gained popularity when the Karelian people relocated and began to plan their village celebrations and tribal feasts in the 1950s. However, the meat only variety of Karelian hot pot has historically been served at feasts and at religious holidays. Even though there are many variations of this dish, the most loved is the traditional recipe and the ingredients included are :
– Meat
– Olive oil
– Salt
– Onions
– Black Peppercorns
– Bay Leaves
– Allspice
– Carrot
– Spices
Karelian Stew has a huge fan base and is popular in food of Finland. This is enjoyed by everyone and people of all ages and is considered the best Finnish National dish. The food has a good taste and the meat melts in the mouth easily as it is cooked in its own juice. So if you’re throwing a party at your place then don’t forget to add this dish to your list. Besides, here are some videos that will help you cook easily at home.
