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Finnish Mykyrokka Recipe

5 from 1 vote
Finnish Mykyrokka Recipe or Blood Dumpling Soup recipe caught my eye on a recent trip I took. As someone who loves trying new and unique dishes, I couldn't resist giving this one a go.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: Finnish
Calories: 259
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 1/2 cups of pork or beef blood
  • 2 1/2 cups of water
  • 2 teaspoons of salt
  • 2 cups of barley flour
  • 1 onion
  • 3/4 lbs. of bacon
  • 2 teaspoons of marjoram
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot for cooking the soup

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, mix together the pork or beef blood, water, and salt. Bring to a boil.
  2. Slowly add the barley flour, stirring constantly to prevent clumps from forming.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for about 30 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, chop the onion and bacon and fry them together in a pan until the bacon is crispy.
  5. Add the onion, bacon, marjoram, salt, and black pepper to the pot and let simmer for an addit
  6. ional 10-15 minutes.
  7. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

To prevent clumps from forming, gradually add the barley flour to the pot while stirring constantly.
Make sure the bacon and onion are chopped finely so they can cook quickly and evenly.
Adjust the seasoning to your taste preference.