
Everyday meals
Maksalaatikko
Finnish casserole made with beef or pork liver, cooked with rice, onions and spices. Soft and slightly sweet, it is a Christmas classic, served with cranberry jam.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Sauce
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Cook the rice in salted water for 15 minutes, then drain it.
- Blend the liver with the onions, eggs, milk, syrup and spices until smooth.
- Mix the liver purée with the cooked rice, then add the crème fraîche.
- Butter a baking dish and pour half of the mixture into it.
- Lay the smoked bacon strips over this layer, then cover with the rest of the purée.
- Smooth the surface, sprinkle with breadcrumbs if using, and add a few small knobs of butter.
- Bake at 160 °C for 1 hour 15 minutes, until the surface is well browned and set.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before cutting into portions and serving.
Variations and tips
Lighter version. Replace the crème fraîche with ribot (Finnish fermented milk) or plain yoghurt.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

Finland
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Finland
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Finland
Finland
Finland
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