Finnish cuisine

Kalakukko (rye loaf baked with fish)

Fish and pork baked for hours inside a thick rye crust; a dish from the Savo region.

Well-cooked hot dish

Kalakukko (rye loaf baked with fish) — Finnish cuisine. Photograph of the dish.

Ingredients

Fish and pork are sealed inside the dough and baked in a low oven for 5–6 hours.

Fish should be fully cooked: opaque and flaking easily.
Cook meat right through: steaming hot inside, with no pink parts or pink juices.

The long bake cooks the fish and meat through. Eat it hot once cut; refrigerate leftovers and reheat until steaming.

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Once cooled, refrigerate (within 2 hours) and eat within 1–2 days.

In the oven until hot in the centre; in a microwave, turn halfway.

Low appetite. Gives a lot of energy and protein in a small portion — can help when appetite is low.
Weight loss. Energy-dense and easy to enrich (oil, cheese, yoghurt) — can help with weight loss.

These are general observations: what suits you can change from day to day.

Phase notes are general. During low counts, follow only your care team’s food rules.

Autoimmune disease, Stomach and gut. Contains wheat (gluten). With coeliac disease and some autoimmune conditions, discuss it with your team.
Heart disease, Obesity, Liver disease, Stomach and gut. Can be fatty. With heart, liver or digestive disease, or excess weight, discuss fat content and portions with your team.
High blood pressure, Heart disease, Kidney disease. Often salty (stock, salty cheese, sausage, pickles). With high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease, discuss salt limits with your team.

Nutrition figures from a reliable source have not been added for this dish yet.

Medical disclaimerThis information is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.