Condiments, soups and sauces – Finnish vocabulary
The original WIP title of this article was “wet foods”. It deals with different types of liquid condiments, soups and sauces. Not included are beverages, because I have a separate article on different types of drinks.
Cooking oils – Ruokaöljyt
Finnish | English |
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öljy | oil |
ruokaöljy | cooking oil |
auringonkukkaöljy | sunflower oil |
avokadoöljy | avocado oil |
ekstra-neitsytoliiviöljy | extra virgin olive oil |
hasselpähkinäöljy | hazelnut oil |
kasviöljy | vegetable oil |
kookosöljy | coconut oil |
kylmäpuristettu öljy | cold-pressed oil |
maissiöljy | corn oil |
maapähkinäöljy | groundnut oil |
manteliöljy | almond oil |
maustettu öljy | flavoured oil |
oliiviöljy | olive oil (extra virgin etc) |
pellavansiemenöljy | flaxseed oil |
puhdistamaton kookosöljy | unrefined coconut oil |
puhdistettu maapähkinäöljy | refined peanut oil |
rypsiöljy, rypälesiemenöljy | rapeseed oil |
saksanpähkinäöljy | walnut oil |
seesaminsiemenöljy | sesami seed oil |
Condiments – Maustekastikkeet
The Finnish word for “condiment” maustekastike translates directly as “spice/seasoning sauce”. Below, you can find some basic sauces used around the world. My list is by no means complete!
For sinappi “mustard”, it might be useful to know that you can buy several different types at the grocery store: makea (sweet), mieto (mild), keskivavha (medium-strength), vahva (strong) and tulinen (hot).
Finnish | English |
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aioli | aioli |
balsamiviinietikka | balsamic vinegar |
chilikastike | chili sauce |
chutney | chutney |
dippauskastike, dippi, dippikastike | dip, dipping sauce |
etikka | vinegar |
gochujang | gochujang |
grillauskastike, grillikastike | barbecue sauce |
guacamole | guacamole |
hapanimeläkastike | sweet-and-sour sauce |
harissa | harissa |
HP-kastike | HP Sauce |
hummus | hummus |
kalakastike | fish sauce |
ketsuppi | ketchup |
majoneesi | mayonnaise |
mallasetikka | malt vinegar |
omenaviinietikka | cider vinegar |
remoulade-kastike | remoulade |
Sambal-lastole | Sambal |
salaattikastike, salaatinkastike | salad dressing |
salsa | salsa |
sinappi | mustard |
soijakastike | soy sauce |
sriracha-kastike | sriracha sauce |
tabasvo | tabasco |
tahini | tahini |
tartarkastike, tartarinkastike | tartar sauce |
teriyakikastike | teriyaki sauce |
tomaattiketsuppi | tomato ketchup |
tsatsiki | tzatziki |
viinietikka | wine vinegar |
worchesterkastike, worcestershirekastike | worcestershire sauce |
Worcestershire -kastike | Worcestershire sauce |
öljypohjainen salaattikastike | oil-based salad dressing |
Sauces – Kastikkeet
In spoken language, you will hear the word soosi in addition to the more official word kastike.
Finnish | English |
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appelsiinikastike | orange sauce |
aprikoosikastike | apricot sauce |
béarnaisekastike, bearninkastike | béarnaise sauce |
béchamelkastike, valkokastike | béchamel sauce |
bolognankastike, bolognesekastike | bolongese pasta sauce |
chilikastike | chili sauce, hot sauce |
chutney, chutneykastike | chutney |
currykastike, karrikastike | curry sauce |
etikkakastike | vinegar sauce |
gratiinikastike, gratinointikastike | gratin sauce |
herkkusienikastike | mushroom sauce |
hollandaisekastike, hollanninkastike | hollandaise sauce |
hollantilainen kastike | hollandaise sauce |
jauhelihakastike | minced meat sauce |
jauheliha-tomaattikastike | bolognese sauce |
juustokastike | cheese sauce |
karrikastike, currykastike | curry sauce |
katkarapukastike | shrimp sauce |
kermakastike | cream sauce |
läskisoosi, sianlihakastike | pork sauce (link) |
madeirakastike | madeira sauce |
makkarakastike | sausage sauce |
marinointikastike | marinade sauce |
marinadi, marinadikastike | marinade sauce |
pastakastike | pasta sauce |
pesto, pestokastike | pesto |
pippurikastike | peppercorn sauce |
punaviinikastike | red wine sauce |
ranskalainen salaatinkastike | vinaigrette |
Rhode Island -kastike | Rhode Island sauce |
ruskea kastike | brown sauce |
sianlihakastike, läskisoosi | pork sauce (link) |
tomaatti- ja basilikakastike | tomato and basil sauce |
voikastike | beurre blanc |
valkokastike = béchamelkastike | béchamel sauce |
voi-valkoviinikastike | beurre blanc |
sienikastike | mushroom sauce |
sinappikastike | mustard sauce |
sipulikastike | onion gravy |
sitruunakastike | lemon sauce |
munakastike | hollandaise sauce |
Soups – Keitot
Finnish | English |
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kalakeitto | fish soup |
borssikeitto | borscht |
gazpacho | gazpacho |
kasvissosekeitto | vegetable puree soup |
herkkusienikeitto | mushroom soup |
hernekeitto, hernesoppa | pea soup |
juliennekeitto | soup julienne |
juustokeitto | cheese soup |
kaalikeitto | cabbage soup |
kanakeitto | chicken soup |
kasviskeitto, vihanneskeitto | vegetable soup |
tomaattikeitto | tomato soup |
sosekeitto | cream soup |
kesäkeitto | “summer soup” (link) |
sipulikeitto | onion soup |
linssikeitto | lentil soup |
lohikeitto | salmon soup |
madekeitto | burbot soup |
makkarakeitto | sausage soup |
siskonmakkarakeitto | siskonmakkara soup (link) |
minestronekeitto | minestrone soup |
misokeitto | miso soup |
papukeitto | bean soup |
papurokko / papusoppa | pea soup |
parsakaalikeitto | broccoli soup |
parsakeitto | asparagus soup |
pinaattikeitto | spinach soup |
porkkanasosekeitto | carrot puree soup |
ramenkeitto | ramen soup |
rapukeitto | crab soup |
sipulikeitto | onion soup |
vihanneskeitto, kasviskeitto | vegetable soup |
pussikeitto | instant package soup |
Broths and Stocks – Liemet
In general, Finns use only one word for both “broth” and “stock”. Below, you can find some useful words related to both. If you want, you can read more in Finnish about the different types of sauces here.
Finnish | English |
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liemi | broth, stock |
kirkas liemi | clear broth |
suurustettu liemi | thickened stock |
kalaliemi | fish stock |
kanaliemi | chicken stock/broth |
lihaliemi | meat broth |
etikkaliemi | pickle juice |
mausteliemi | spice brine, marinade |
paistinliemi, paistoliemi, paistinkastike | meat gravy |
liemikuutio | bouillon cube, stock cube |
fondi = liemipohja | fond, broth base |
katkarapufondi | shrimp broth base |
vasikanlihafondi | veal broth base |
liemitiiviste | broth concentrate |
häränluuliemi | ox bone based broth |
luuliemi | bone broth |
lihaliemi | broth, bouillon |
kanaliemi | chicken broth |
lihaliemitiiviste | broth concentrate |
Sweet sauces – Makeat kastikkeet
This section contains the names of sweet sauces to put on ice cream or to accompany some meals.
Finnish | English |
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hedelmäsose | fruit puree |
jälkiruokakastike | dessert sauce |
karamellikastike | caramel sauce |
kinuskikastike | caramel sauce, fudge sauce |
kiisseli | kissel (link) |
mustikkakeitto | blueberry soup (link) |
omenasose | apple sauce |
suklaakastike | chocolate sauce, chocolate syrup |
vaahterasiirappi | maple syrup |
vaniljakastike | vanilla sauce, custard |
Adjectives, nouns and verbs related to sauces
Finnish | English |
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kattila | saucepan |
kastikekulho | gravy boat |
kastikekauha | gravy ladle |
kastikelusikka | gravy spoon |
krutonki | crouton |
kylmä kastike | cold sauce |
lämmin kastike | warm sauce |
sakea kastike | thick sauce |
samettimainen kastike | velvety soup |
majoneesipohjainen kastike | mayonnaise-based sauce |
lihaliemipohjainen keitto | broth-based soup |
lämmitetty keitto | re-warmed |
paakkuinen kastike | lumpy sauce |
kokkareinen kastike | lumpy sauce |
kokkare, klimppi | glob, lump |
kermalla suurustettu kastike | sauce thickened with cream |
karrilla maustettu kastike | sauce seasoned with curry |
pähkinöistä valmistettu kastike | sauce made with nuts |
sinapilla maustettu kastike | sauce flavored with mustard |
sianlihasta tehty kastike | sauce made with pork |
tomaattia sisältävä kastike | sauce containing tomato |
hauduttaa | to simmer, to stew |
hauduttaa lihaa | to braise meat |
kaataa kastike päälle | to pour the sauce on top |
kauhoa keittoa lautaselle | to scoop soup into a plate |
keittää kastiketta | to cook the sauce |
kirkastaa liemi | to brighten the broth |
maistaa keittoa | to taste the soup |
maustaa kastike piparjuurella | to season the sauce with horseradish |
ohentaa kastiketta | to thin the sauce |
sakeuttaa kastike jauhoilla | to thicken the sauce with flour |
sekoittaa ainekset | to mix the ingredients |
suurustaa kastike perunajauhoilla | to thicked the sauce with potato starch |
tarjota keitto kuumana | to serve the soup hot |
viimeistellä kastike kermalla | to finish the sauce with cream |
You can find more cooking verbs here. Hopefully this article provided you with useful names for some of the soups and sauces you use in your everyday life!
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