Kalakukko

Kalakukko is a type of traditional food from Finland, which is essentially a fish and bacon pie. It's made by baking or roasting a whole fish (usually trout or perch) in a rye flour dough that has been stuffed with bacon, onions, and sometimes other ingredients like butter or mushrooms.

To make Kalakukko, you first catch a fish, then clean and gut it. Next, you make the dough by mixing rye flour, water, and salt together until it becomes a soft and pliable mass. Then you roll out the dough into a large rectangle and place the fish in the center. You also add bacon, onions, and any other desired ingredients onto the fish.

You then fold the dough over the fish, sealing the filling inside. You can also add additional layers of dough if you want the kalakukko to be thicker. Then you cook the kalakukko in an oven, a grill or even by burying it in an open fire pit for several hours until it is cooked through.

The result is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for sharing with family and friends. Kalakukko has been a staple food in Finnish culture for centuries, and it remains popular to this day. So the next time you're in Finland, be sure to try a bite of kalakukko and experience the country's rich culinary heritage!