Kalakukko
| Type | Savoury pie |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Finland |
| Region or state | Northern Savonia |
| Main ingredients | Bread (rye flour), fish (usually vendace, European perch, or salmon) |
Kalakukko (Finnish: [ˈkɑlɑˌkukːo]) is a traditional Finnish dish from the region of Savonia made from fish (e.g., perch, vendace, loach, smelt, or salmon) baked inside a loaf of bread. Kalakukko is especially popular in Kuopio, capital city of the Northern Savonia region. Kuopio is home to many kalakukko bakeries. The city also hosts an annual kalakukko baking contest.