Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
Viili (spelled with two i’s) is cultured milk– a Finnish version of yogurt. It’s milder tasting and stringier than yogurt, but still contains loads of helpful lactic acid bacteria.
Culturing dairy products adds enzymes and provides probiotic benefits. This is an especially helpful process when using pasteurized milk, where the original enzymes and living biota have been cooked out.
Viili is a traditional Finnish heirloom yogurt with a slimy and viscous consistency. Learn how easy it is to to make your own viili once you obtain a seed culture.