Finnish cuisine

Karjalanpaisti (Karelian meat stew)

Beef, pork and lamb slow-baked for hours with hardly any spices, served with mashed potatoes and lingonberries.

Well-cooked hot dish

Karjalanpaisti (Karelian meat stew) — Finnish cuisine. Photograph of the dish.

Ingredients

Chunks of meat bake covered with water and spices in a low oven for 3–4 hours.

Cook meat right through: steaming hot inside, with no pink parts or pink juices.

The long cooking and mild flavour suit the treatment period. Serve lingonberries as jam or cooked, not raw.

Your diet during treatment is agreed with your doctor. Sample 7-day menu for the treatment period →

Cool and refrigerate within 2 hours of cooking, and eat within 1–2 days. Divide large batches into small containers so they cool faster.

Once, until steaming hot all the way through; in a microwave, stir 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.

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.
Arthritis, Kidney disease. Red meat, offal or seafood can be rich in purines. With gout and some kidney conditions, discuss it 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.