Porohampurilainen (reindeer Burger)

Porohampurilainen, or Reindeer Burger, is a traditional dish from the Sami cuisine, featuring the unique and flavorful meat of the reindeer. This recipe combines the rich taste of reindeer meat with a variety of traditional Sami ingredients to create a delicious and hearty burger.

Porohampurilainen (reindeer Burger)

Ingredients

  • 500g ground reindeer meat
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp lingonberry jam
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 burger buns
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Sliced cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix the ground reindeer meat, chopped onion, lingonberry jam, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  2. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the burger patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
  4. Toast the burger buns in the skillet for a minute or until lightly golden.
  5. Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by a cooked reindeer patty. Add sliced cheese if desired, and cover with the top half of the bun.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Skillet Bowl

Tools

Spatula Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the Porohampurilainen with a side of traditional Sami potato salad and a cold glass of lingonberry juice.

Tips & tricks

For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding a dollop of lingonberry jam on top of the reindeer patty before covering with the bun.

Cost

$20