Karelian stew

Dive into the robust flavors of Finland with this authentic Traditional Finnish Karelian Stew, also known as Karjalanpaisti. This dish is a celebration of meat, combining beef, lamb, and pork in a harmonious mix that’s sure to delight anyone who takes pleasure in a nutrient-rich meal. Ideal for carnivores, ketovores, and omnivores alike, this recipe stands as a testament to the hearty and rustic charm of Finnish cooking. The beauty of Karelian Stew lies in its simplicity and the profound…

When I first heard about the Finnish Karelian Stew recipe, I was curious about what makes it so special. The people I met on my trip said that this stew is

If you ask a Finn to tell you a traditional Finnish dinner dish, I bet it's this: 'Karjalanpaisti'. Try my Granny's Karelian Stew Recipe!

Traditionally prepared for festive occasions this hearty Finnish stew is made with root vegetables and spices such as bay leaves and allspice. It can be made with a combination…

Finns usually eat Karelian stew in November. It is a traditional Finnish food where, when properly prepared, the meat melts in the mouth. If you make this recipe, you will have an easy and hassle-free everyday meal for the whole family.Food and Culture by Foreigners in Finland.

The cold weather has finally arrived in Amsterdam so it’s time for hearty stick-to-your-ribs food. In truth we eat this type of bean stew every few months, even in the summer. But it’s especially comforting once there’s a chill in the air.

The ingredient list looks long but the steps to making a really good, heartwarming soup are short. It comes together in no time. I have never met a soup yet that didn't go well with the proverbial crusty bread and this soup doesn't buck that pairing. This recipe is adapted from The Finnish Cookbook by Beatrice A. Ojakangas.

My grandmother was from Karelia, a part of Finland that we had to give up after WW2 . This meat stew (hot pot) is a very traditional Finnish dish. This is my version of it, with traditional Finnish…

The Karelian hot pot or Karelian stew (karjalanpaisti in Finnish) is a traditional meat stew originating from the region of Karelia (now split between Finland and Russia). This is one of the dishes I grew up with and that I love very much. The stew is commonly prepared using a combination of pork and beef, but lamb can also be used. In my family we have always done the pork and beef version. It was selected as the national dish of Finland by the readers of the Finnish tabloid Iltalehti in…

Croatian bean soup, known as grah i varivah, is more like a hearty stew because it's so thick and full of smoked meats and sausage.