katsantotapa
Katsantotapa is a Finnish term that refers to a method of preserving fish by salting and smoking. This traditional technique is particularly associated with the Åland Islands, an autonomous region of Finland. The process typically involves splitting and salting fresh fish, often herring or Baltic herring, followed by a period of drying. The fish is then smoked, usually over alder or birch wood, which imparts a distinct flavor and aroma.
The salting and smoking process not only preserves the fish but also transforms its texture and taste,