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Lohikeitto, and where to source it

Lohikeitto — Worth The Hunt WORTH THE HUNT Lohikeitto Finnish 5best2buy.com

add the salmon only in the last five minutes off a gentle simmer, so it just sets into tender flakes rather than seizing and shredding into a cloudy broth

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Makes4 servings
CuisineFinnish
Cost$$$
Gluten-free
Contains  dairy · fish
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
salmon fillet, skinned
500 g
500 g
Local / market
potatoes
500 g
500 g
Local / market
leek
1
1 medium
Local / market
fish stock
4 cups
950 ml
Local / market
heavy cream
1 cup
240 ml
fresh dill
1 bunch
30 g
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●● Squeaky clean
About as virtuous as dinner gets.
EffortEasy
Cook it with
Instant PotSlow cookerOne-pot
The Method
  1. Start the baseSoften sliced leek in butter, add diced potato and the fish stock, and simmer until the potato is nearly tender.
  2. Add creamPour in the cream, bring back to a gentle simmer, and season with salt and white pepper.
  3. Poach the salmonCut the salmon into large cubes, slip them in, and cook off the heat's boil for 5 minutes until just set.
  4. FinishStir in a generous handful of chopped dill, rest a couple of minutes, and serve with rye bread.
The Toolkit

Soup pot · Ladle · Sharp knife

Straight Answers
Can you make Lohikeitto in an air fryer? — Yes, with an insert

Not on its own — an air fryer can’t hold a pool of liquid. You can simmer it in an oven-safe dish or a silicone insert made to fit the basket, but the broth won’t reduce or brown the way it does on the stove, and that insert comes out scorching, so use oven mitts. For real depth, a pot on the stove wins.

Can you freeze Lohikeitto? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Lohikeitto ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it holds well and often tastes better the next day. Make it ahead and reheat gently before serving.

Is Lohikeitto gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Lohikeitto vegan? — No

No — it contains seafood, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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