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Nutritional Values
480kcal
25gProtein
60gCarbs
18gFat
3gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥚 Eggs
Liver Casserole
How to order / say it
Say it
Maksalaatikko — [MAHK-sah-lah-tee-koh]
Order
I'd like the liver casserole, please.
Locally
Haluaisin maksalaatikkoa, kiitos.
Say locally
A Finnish casserole made from liver, rice, and raisins.
Why try it?
Maksalaatikko is a unique dish representing Finnish comfort food. It's deeply rooted in Finnish tableau of flavors, appreciated for its complex yet nourishing composition.
How it tastes
The dish combines the savory depth of liver with the sweetness of raisins, complemented by a soft, rice-based texture that melts in the mouth.
Origin & History — first documented: 1950
The liver casserole became a staple in Finnish homes during the mid-20th century as a cost-effective, nutritious meal providing much-needed sustenance during challenging post-war times.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 300 g beef liver
- 🌾 250 g cooked rice
- 🍯 50 g raisins
- 🧄 1 medium onion
- 🥚 1 egg
- 🥛 200 ml milk
Method
- 1 Sauté the chopped onion until soft.
- 2 Mix liver, rice, sautéed onion, raisins, egg, and milk.
- 3 Pour into a baking dish and smooth the top.
- 4 Bake until the top is golden and the center is set.
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