Kalakukko

Kalakukko
TypeSavoury pie
Place of originFinland
Region or stateNorthern Savonia
Main ingredientsBread (rye flour), fish (usually vendace, European perch, or salmon)
Kalakukko opened

Kalakukko is a traditional Finnish dish from the region of Savonia made from fish (e.g., perch, vendace, loach, smelt, or salmon) baked inside a loaf of bread. Kalakukko is especially popular in Kuopio, capital city of the Northern Savonia region. Kuopio is home to many kalakukko bakeries. The city also hosts an annual kalakukko baking contest.[1]

  1. ^ "Perjantaina klo 12.30 - Yle Uutiset Keski-Pohjanmaa". areena.yle.fi. Archived from the original on 30 March 2012. Retrieved 26 October 2011.