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Norway

Seafood and preserved mountain fare: salmon, dried cod, brown cheese, and hearty farm classics. That is the short version of what Norway cooks. Look for Fårikål (lamb and cabbage simmered with whole peppercorns; national dish), Brunost (sweet caramel-brown whey cheese shaved onto bread and waffles) and Lutefisk (lye-treated dried cod, translucent, with bacon and peas; Christmas). Mutton and cabbage boiled with peppercorns; it was voted Norway’s national dish in 1972 and again in 2014 and has its own day each September. This atlas has 36 Norway dishes catalogued below, from everyday cooking to food kept for festivals and special occasions.

37 dishes.

AquavitAquavitCaraway potato spirit; linie barrels age crossing the equator.Bergen fish soupBergen fish soupCreamy white fish soup with root vegetables, Bergen style.BløtkakeBløtkakeLayered sponge soaked in juice with cream, fruit and small flagsBrunostBrunostSweet caramel-brown whey cheese shaved onto bread and waffles.FårikålFårikålLamb and cabbage simmered with whole peppercorns; national dish.FenalårFenalårSalted and dried leg of lamb, sliced thin with flatbread and butter.FyrstekakeFyrstekakeAlmond-filled tart under a lattice of pastry stripsGamalostGamalostGrainy brown sour-milk cheese, sharp and strongly smelling.cocktailGløggHot spiced red wine with raisins, almonds and a shot of spiritGløggGløggHot spiced red wine with raisins, almonds and a shot of spiritGravlaxGravlaxSalmon cured with salt, sugar, dill; mustard-dill sauce.JarlsbergJarlsbergMild, sweet, holey cow's cheese sliced for open sandwiches.KarskKarskWeak coffee spiked with moonshine or vodka, a Trøndelag habitKjøttkakerKjøttkakerRustic beef patties in brown gravy with pea stew.KlippfiskKlippfiskSalted, dried cod soaked before cooking, the base of bacalao stew.KrumkakeKrumkakeLacy waffle cones filled with whipped cream.KulturmelkKulturmelkCultured sour milk drunk cold or poured over flatbread and sugarLefseLefseSoft potato flatbread rolled with butter, sugar, cinnamon.LutefiskLutefiskLye-treated dried cod, translucent, with bacon and peas; Christmas.MultekremMultekremGolden cloudberries folded into whipped cream, Christmas dessert.Norwegian farmhouse aleNorwegian farmhouse aleStrong home-brewed ale flavoured with juniper, cloudy and fruity.Norwegian smoked salmonNorwegian smoked salmonCold-smoked salmon sliced thin onto scrambled eggs or bread.Norwegian wafflesNorwegian wafflesHeart-shaped cardamom waffles with sour cream and jam.PinnekjøttPinnekjøttSalted lamb ribs steamed over birch twigs at Christmas.Pølse med lompePølse med lompeBoiled sausage wrapped in a soft potato flatbread with mustardRakfiskRakfiskMonths-fermented trout on flatbread with sour cream, onion.RaspeballRaspeballGrey grated-potato dumplings with salted lamb, a Thursday ritual.RiskremRiskremCold rice pudding folded with whipped cream, served with red berry sauce.RømmeRømmeVery thick cultured sour cream, cooked into porridge or spread on flatbreadRømmegrøtRømmegrøtSour cream porridge with butter pooling on top, cinnamon and sugarSkolebrødSkolebrødCardamom bun with a vanilla custard centre, iced and rimmed with coconutSmalahoveSmalahoveSalted, smoked sheep's head steamed and eaten whole, ear and eye included.SoddSoddClear mutton broth with meatballs, carrot and potato, served at celebrations.SurkålSurkålShredded cabbage soured with vinegar and caraway, beside pork ribsSursildSursildSalt-cured herring steeped in sweet vinegar with onion and spicesSveleSveleThick soft pancake folded over butter and brown cheese or sugar

  • Gløgg

    Hot spiced red wine with raisins, almonds and a shot of spirit. Ready in 20 min prep and 20 min…

  • Fårikål

    Lamb and cabbage simmered with whole peppercorns; national dish. Ready in 20 min prep and 2 hr cooking. 4 servings.…

  • Aquavit

    Caraway potato spirit; linie barrels age crossing the equator. A wine & spirit recipe from Norway.

  • Bergen fish soup

    Creamy white fish soup with root vegetables, Bergen style. Ready in 30 minutes prep and 45 minutes cooking. Serves 6.…

  • Bløtkake

    Layered sponge soaked in juice with cream, fruit and small flags. Ready in 45 min prep and 35 min cooking.…

  • Fenalår

    Salted and dried leg of lamb, sliced thin with flatbread and butter. A charcuterie & cured recipe from Norway.

  • Fyrstekake

    Almond-filled tart under a lattice of pastry strips. Ready in 30 min prep and 40 min cooking. 1 tart, 12…

  • Gamalost

    Grainy brown sour-milk cheese, sharp and strongly smelling. A cheese & dairy recipe from Norway.

  • Gløgg

    Hot spiced red wine with raisins, almonds and a shot of spirit. Ready in 20 min prep and 20 min…

  • Gravlax

    Salmon cured with salt, sugar, dill; mustard-dill sauce. 20 min to prepare. Serves 10. A charcuterie & cured recipe from…