sopijapuolta
Sopijapuolta (also known as sour crouton or sour facing) is a traditional Finnish recipe originating from the Savo region. It is a type ofvekili dish typically served as a condiment or side to meat and fish-based main courses. The dish consists of blanched rhubarb stalks, sliced into small pieces, and pickled in a mixture of vinegar, water, and sugar.
The recipe gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the Finnish-speaking Savo region,
The ingredients, typical of the recipe, are simple and locally available: fresh rhubarb, vinegar, water, sugar,