Sámi cuisine

Okay kiddo, do you remember the people who live in the cold and snowy place called the Arctic? They're called the Sámi people! Well, they have their own special way of cooking yummy food that's called Sámi cuisine.

Sámi cuisine uses ingredients that are found in the cold places where the Sámi people live, like fish, reindeer, and berries. They also have special dishes made with dairy products like cheese and sour cream. These ingredients are cooked together in a way that makes them taste really good, and Sámi chefs often use special cooking methods like smoking and drying to add even more flavor.

One popular Sámi dish is called gahkku, which is a type of bread made from mashed potatoes and wheat flour. It's baked in the oven until it's crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Another tasty dish is called suovas, which is smoked reindeer meat that's sliced thin and served cold with crackers or bread.

Sámi cuisine is really special because it's developed over centuries by the Sámi people, who have learned the best ways to cook with the ingredients they have. So if you ever visit a Sámi community, make sure to try some of their delicious food!