フィンランド編

dumplings|2024.11.22


「旅する餃子」今回はフィンランド編。
ムーミンやイッタラ、アラビアの食器が有名な国。
自然が豊かで北欧デザインも魅力的。そんなフィンランドに、もし餃子があったらどんな味?


自然だけがフィンランドの魅力じゃない。

What comes to mind when you think of Finland? Perhaps forests, lakes, and the Moominvalley characters—a land of nature and fairytales.
A few years back, I visited Helsinki. As the capital, it had none of that fairytale feel—no mystical beings, just a distinctly stylish city.
Old buildings had been transformed into modern spaces, and every shop window was vibrant and charming. Chic bicycles lined the streets,
and even the mailboxes were delightful. Everything was well-designed,
with a flair for color—perhaps to brighten the long, dark winters. I found
myself enjoying the never-setting sun during Helsinki’s white nights.
In Finland, I dined on salmon dishes, meatballs, and reindeer meat. My favorite? A simple salmon nigirizushi.
Finland, rich in natural resources, has a bounty of fresh ingredients.
Imagine if they had dumplings there too. What flavors might Chef
Matsui’s dream up?


フィンランドの長い冬に楽しむ餃子。

Dumplings to enjoy during Finland’s long winter.

This time, Matsui created “Salmon Milk Dumplings” inspired by Finland’s
classic lohikeitto—a creamy salmon and dill soup, perfect for cold nights. She
transformed this comforting dish into dumplings, topping them with a frothy
milk sauce evoking snowy landscapes.
Here’s the recipe. Begin by making the dumpling wrappers with flour and
milk. Sauté leeks in butter until sweet, then add potatoes, carrots, dill, and milk,
simmering until thick and seasoned with salt. Let it cool, then mix in finely
chopped salmon to complete the filling. Wrap the filling in small dumplings,
poach them lightly in milk, and arrange on a serving plate. Froth the remaining
milk and pour over the dumplings, finishing with a sprinkle of dill. ~Nauti ruoastasi~ Each bite offers the sweetness of butter-sautéed leeks, gently enveloping the
salmon and vegetables, with a hint of dill adding a pleasant accent. The result is
a simple yet richly flavorful dumpling that captures the essence of Finland.