Cultured Palate: Dishes from Finland
| June 14, 2017
New Potatoes
New potatoes, which are generally harvested around the summer solstice, are a source of major excitement for Finns. There are a ton of traditional dishes where new potatoes play a starring role. People get so excited partly because of the tradition, but also because the arrival of the potatoes heralds the start of harvest season. Some popular ways to serve new potatoes include boiling them with herring, or with lake fish and a sauce made of chanterelle mushrooms. In the ultimate homage to simplicity, many Finns prefer to eat new potatoes solo, with just a touch of butter and dill.
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