Okay, so today I’m gonna yap about lohikeitto. You know, Finnish salmon soup. It’s not just food, it’s like… a cultural hug in a bowl.
First off, I went digging into its history. Turns out, this soup ain’t some newfangled thing. Nah, it’s been around for ages, passed down through families. I remember asking my grandma about it, and she just went on and on about how her mom used to make it. Real heartwarmer, that story.
Next, I needed to actually make the darn thing. I started with the basics:
- Fresh salmon, obviously. Had to hit up the fishmonger for the good stuff.
- Potatoes. Gotta have ’em.
- Carrots. For that touch of sweetness.
- Leek. That subtle onion-y flavor? Mmm.
- Cream. Because, Finland. Everything’s better with cream.
Chopped everything up – potatoes and carrots into bite-sized pieces, leek into thin slices. The salmon I cubed up nice and proper.
Then came the cooking part. Boiled the potatoes and carrots in some water until they were almost tender. Threw in the leeks and let them simmer for a bit. Then, the star of the show: salmon. Added it in, making sure not to overcook it. Nobody wants rubbery salmon, yuck.
The final touch? The cream. Poured that in, stirred it gently, and seasoned it with salt, pepper, and a bunch of fresh dill. Dill is key, man. Don’t skimp on the dill.
Let it simmer for a few minutes, just enough for the flavors to meld. Then, bam! Lohikeitto. Poured myself a bowl, and it was like a warm blanket on a cold day. Seriously, it’s comfort food at its finest.
But it’s more than just a tasty soup, right? It’s about that connection to Finnish culture, to family traditions. I felt like I was part of something bigger, something older, with every spoonful.
Honestly, give it a shot. Look up a recipe, tweak it to your liking, and make some lohikeitto. You might just find a new favorite. Plus, you’ll get a little taste of Finland, without having to book a flight. Win-win!
Anyway, that’s my lohikeitto story. Go make some memories!
