Cultured Palate: Dishes from Finland
| June 14, 2017
Salmiakki
If you hear the phrase “salty liquorice,” chances are it won’t whet your appetite unless you’re already familiar with the popular Finnish candy salmiakki. For people who are introduced to it as children, it becomes the pinnacle of all sugary treats. It comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, and Finns even make a potent alcohol flavored with it called salmari. The best place to buy your salmiakki is at the Salmiakkikioski in Helsinki, an adorable streetside stand with hundreds of different varieties for sale.
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