Finnish Cuisine
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Mämmi
Mämmi is a traditional Finnish Easter dessert made from rye flour, malted rye, and molasses, resulting in a dark, sweet pudding with a distinctively rich, malty flavor. It is typically served chilled with cream or milk and sugar, holding a special place in Finnish holiday customs.
7 ingredients
maltysweetearthyrichslightly bitter
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Finnish70%
Middle Eastern30%
Ingredients
- rye flour1 cup
- malted rye flour0.5 cup
- water4 cups
- dark molasses0.75 cup
- salt1 tsp
- powdered sugarto taste
- milk or creamto serve
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Origin Story
Mämmi dates back several centuries in Finnish culture, originally prepared as a nourishing springtime dish during Lent and Easter, reflecting the resourcefulness of Finnish rural communities using local grains.
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Middle Eastern30%
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