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Karelian pasty

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A traditional pasty from Karelia, usually with a rye crust and now most often eaten with a mixture of boiled eggs and butter.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • William Jones, How to Move to Finland: A Step-by-Step Guide Finnish cuisine, often influenced by its natural surroundings, is a celebration of local flavors. From hearty Karelian pasties to the renowned squeaky cheese, you'll find a variety of dishes [...]

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Karelian pie

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: karjalanpiirakka — traditional pasty
  • Karelian: kalitta — traditional pasty
  • Livvi: šipainiekku — traditional pasty
  • Polish: pieróg karelski — traditional pasty
  • Russian: каре́льский пирожо́к (karélʹskij pirožók) — traditional pasty
  • Swedish: karelsk pirog — traditional pasty
  • Veps: kalitk — traditional pasty