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Lihapiirakka

Lihapiirakka is a word in Finnish which means meat pie. Imagine a warm and delicious snack that you can hold in your hands, kind of like a sandwich, but instead of bread, it's made out of a soft pastry dough. This pastry dough is filled with yummy seasoned meat, usually beef or pork, and then baked in the oven until it's all hot and flaky.

It's a really popular snack or street food in Finland, kind of like how some people in America might love hot dogs or pretzels. You can find it in many places like cafes, gas stations, or even at a kiosk on the street.

Many Finns have grown up eating lihapiirakka and love the taste, the warmth, and how easy it is to hold and eat on the go. Sometimes people even add ketchup or mustard to it, kind of like we do with a hot dog!
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