Mojakka (pronounced MOY-a-kah) is a soup served in Finnish-American households in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Western Ontario. The principal ingredients are beef or fish and potatoes. Made with fish it is called kalamojakka (KAH-la-moy-a-kah), with beef it is lihamojakka (LEE-ha-moy-a-kah).
Autum is approaching! time for that wonderful hearty fall food. We'll start with some Finnish
Mojakka
Finnish Style Mojakka
Submitted by: Lois
"This soup recipe is a staple in any Finnish household. Serve with flat bread." Original recipe yield: 6 to 8 servings.
INGREDIENTS:
3 pounds boneless beef roast
2 tablespoons margarine
4 1/2 cups water
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 potatoes, cubed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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DIRECTIONS:
In a large pot over medium high heat, brown the meat on all sides in the butter or margarine. Add 4 cups of the water and bring to a boil. Add the onion, salt and ground black pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for one hour.
Add the carrots, celery and potatoes and simmer for another 1 1/2 hours. Then combine the flour and remaining 1/2 cup water in a separate small bowl, forming a thin paste. Add this to the soup, stirring well and simmer for 15 more minutes.
