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Viili

Cultural Context

Viili is a traditional Finnish fermented milk product, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack. It has a unique, slightly viscous texture and a tangy flavor, resulting from the specific bacterial cultures used in its preparation. Viili is typically served with fruits, honey, or granola, making it a versatile addition to the Finnish diet. In recent years, it has gained popularity beyond Finland, appealing to those interested in probiotic-rich foods.

FinnishFIother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 quart milk
1/4 cup finished yogurt (starter culture)
vanilla
maple syrup
almond flavoring

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be used for a dairy-free option.

1

Take a jar of yogurt that is done from the previous day and open the lid.

2

Tip out all of the yogurt into a bowl and whip it up to combine.

3

Take about 1/4 cup of the finished yogurt and put it into a new jar.

4

Fill the new jar with milk, up to 1 quart.

5

Put the lid back on the jar and place it on the counter.

6

Flavor the milk in the bowl with vanilla, maple syrup, or almond flavoring if desired.

7

Leave the jar on the counter to ferment.

Cooking Techniques

fermentingculturing

Equipment Needed

jarbowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Finnish ViiliViili yogurt

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