Kalakukko

Kalakukko is a traditional food from the Finnish region of Savonia made from fish baked inside a loaf of bread. The Cornish pasty from Cornwall has the same basic idea of complete packed lunch. Kalakukko is especially popular in Kuopio, capital city of the Northern Savonia region. Kuopio is home to many kalakukko bakeries. The city also hosts an annual kalakukko baking contest. Kalakukko will keep for a long time when unopened. It used to be a practical lunch for workers away from home. Kalakukko obtained Traditional Speciality Guaranteed (TSG) status in Europe in 2002.

Kalakukko

Kalakukko is a traditional food from the Finnish region of Savonia made from fish baked inside a loaf of bread. The Cornish pasty from Cornwall has the same basic idea of complete packed lunch. Kalakukko is especially popular in Kuopio, capital city of the Northern Savonia region. Kuopio is home to many kalakukko bakeries. The city also hosts an annual kalakukko baking contest. Kalakukko will keep for a long time when unopened. It used to be a practical lunch for workers away from home. Kalakukko obtained Traditional Speciality Guaranteed (TSG) status in Europe in 2002.