Holiday Ayo - This typical Finnish food is truly unique with a tinge of savory flavors that tantalize the tongue. Finland, a country in northern Europe, is rarely visited. This is because Finland is a country covered in snow all year round. Even so, Finland is a suitable country to visit to enjoy the snow in mainland Europe. Not only is it covered in snow, Finland also has a variety of special dishes. For the most part, Finnish food is actually similar to Scandinavian food , it's just that it doesn't taste too sweet.

1. Karjalanpiirakka

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The first typical Finnish food is a cookie called Karjalanpiirakka. These cookies come from the province of Karelia, the eastern province of Finland. Karelia itself is the hometown of Kalevala, namely the epic and famous poetry of the 19th century. That said, Kalevala is an identity and an important part of Finland itself.

2. Poronkӓristys

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Poronkӓristys is the most sought-after Finnish specialty. The reason is, Finnish specialties are made from ingredients that you would never imagine, not even in Indonesia. Poronkӓristys itself is made from wildebeest as meat. Please note that Poronkӓristys is said to be the healthiest food which is the daily diet of the Finnish people. Poronkӓristys is usually served with mashed potatoes. To whet the appetite, Poronkӓristys will be given a sprinkling of lingon berry jam. 

3. Ruisleipä

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The next Finnish specialty is Ruisleipä, which is rye bread made from sour dough. In fact, this bread is the staple food of Finnish society. Ruisleipä itself has various variants, but the most famous is Reikäleipa which looks like a donut with a hole in the middle.

Uniquely, this dish is always served by hanging on a wooden rafter pole. Reikäleipa has a dense, heavy and even texture. Because it is a staple food, many bring it when abroad.

4. Korvapuusti 

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This dish is actually a cinnamon bun. Mostly, Korvapuusti becomes a delicious friend when consuming a cup of coffee in the cold air of Finland. Indeed, most Finns consume more coffee, compared to other European countries that prefer tea. This makes Korvapuusti or cinnamon buns widely served. But once you eat Korvapuusti, guaranteed not to stop. It feels like eating a piece of Korvapuusti would be sorely lacking.

5. Leipajuusto

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Leipajuusto is the next Finnish specialty. This one food is mostly served as a typical Finnish dessert. Leipajuusto itself is a pie made from fresh cow's milk and cheese bread. The texture is very unique. He said, this one food is a valuable food in ancient times. So it's not surprising that many field workers are paid with Leipajuusto while working in the harvest season.

The combination of Leipajuusto with cream and cloudberry will give you a taste that you don't expect. The combination of sweet and sour taste is very delicious on the tongue. Not to mention, you eat it while accompanied by drinking coffee.