puurvarras
Puurvarras refers to a traditional Finnish dish that consists of boiled potatoes, often served as a simple yet hearty meal. The term "puurivarret" literally translates to "potato sticks," though the dish is typically prepared by cutting boiled potatoes into smaller pieces or leaving them whole, depending on preference. Puurvarras is commonly enjoyed as a side dish or a main course, especially in rural areas of Finland, where it reflects the country's agricultural roots and reliance on simple, locally sourced ingredients.
The dish is straightforward to prepare: potatoes are peeled, cut into chunks or left whole, and boiled
Historically, puurvarras was a practical meal for farmers and laborers, offering sustained energy due to the