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Lohikeitto
Melt the butter in a pan and sweat the leek and carrot with a pinch of salt for 5 minutes without browning.
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How long does Lohikeitto take?
45 min all in — 15 min prep, 30 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 bowls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Fish, Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Pescatarian, Gluten-free, Nut-free.
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What does it cost to cook?
A bit special — about $16–28 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Chef's knife.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.
What can I use instead?
Cream → Whole milk. Older Finnish recipes used milk. Thinner, lighter, still correct. Salmon → Trout or arctic char. Lake fish is what cottages use. Same timing.
What should I watch for?
No boiling from here on. Boiling breaks the fish and can split the cream.
Any tips from this recipe?
Salmon with a little fat, from the belly or the thicker centre, stays juicier in soup than lean tail pieces. If you want it thicker, mash a few potato cubes against the side of the pan. Do not add flour. A knob of butter stirred in at the end, Finnish style, is not required but is nice.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.