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Carrot Casserole — traditional dish from Savonia, Finland
Main course Vegetarian

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪12gProtein
🌾70gCarbs
🥑12gFat
🌿6gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy

Carrot Casserole

How to order / say it
Say it Porkkanalaatikko — [POR-ka-na-lah-teek-ko]
Order I'd like the porkkanalaatikko, please.
Locally Haluaisin porkkanalaatikon, kiitos.
Say locally

A sweet and savory baked dish made with carrots, rice, and spices.

Why try it?

Porkkanalaatikko is a traditional Christmas dish, embodying Finnish comfort food in its simplicity and warmth. It is a favorite side dish that displays the Finnish love for root vegetables.

How it tastes

It combines the natural sweetness of carrots with soft, warm rice and subtle spices. The casserole is smooth and creamy with a slightly caramelized top, offering a comforting aroma.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

Introduced in the late 19th century, porkkanalaatikko has been a key part of Finnish holiday meals. It evolved from older gruel recipes into a richer casserole, becoming an essential side during festive celebrations.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 400 g carrots
  • 🌾 100 g rice
  • 🥛 200 ml milk
  • 🥛 20 g butter
  • 🥚 2 eggs
  • 🍯 2 tbsp sugar
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt
  • 🧂 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Method

  1. 1 Boil carrots until soft and mash them.
  2. 2 Cook rice in milk until absorbed.
  3. 3 Combine mashed carrots, rice, eggs, butter, sugar, salt, and nutmeg.
  4. 4 Pour mixture into a baking dish and bake until golden.

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