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Nutritional Values

🔥300kcal
💪28gProtein
🌾10gCarbs
🥑18gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

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Vendace Fry

How to order / say it
Say it Muikku — [MOO-eek-koo]
Order I'd like the vendace fry, please.
Locally Ottaisin muikut, kiitos.
Say locally

Small freshwater fish, fried whole and enjoyed as a crispy delicacy.

Why try it?

Muikku reflects Finland's lakeside culinary traditions. Enjoying them is a nod to Finland's extensive freshwater fishing heritage, connecting diners to its natural environment.

How it tastes

These small, crunchy fish are lightly seasoned and fried for a crispy exterior, enjoyed for their mild, fishy taste that pairs perfectly with a spritz of lemon.

Origin & History — first documented: 1700

Vendace have been enjoyed along Finland's abundant lake systems for centuries, appreciated for their ease of cooking and as a communal street food during festivals.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 250 g vendace fish
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 🌾 50 g rye flour
  • 🫒 100 ml vegetable oil
  • 🍋 1 pc lemon

Method

  1. 1 Rinse and pat dry the vendace fish.
  2. 2 Season with salt, then coat in rye flour.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a pan and fry fish until golden and crispy.
  4. 4 Serve hot with lemon wedges.

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