Alkupää
Alkupää is a term used in traditional Finnish cuisine to describe a method of preparing salmon. The name "Alkupää" translates to "head start" in English, suggesting that the fish is being treated to an early start in the cooking process.
In Alkupää preparation, the salmon head is boiled or steamed to create a tender and flavorful dish.
The Alkupää method of preparing salmon is believed to date back to the Middle Ages in Finland.
Alkupää has gained popularity in modern Finnish cuisine, with many restaurants and home cooks incorporating the