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Norway is not only a country with stunning landscapes but also boasts many distinctive dishes from the Nordic region, delicacies not every traveler dares to try. Let's explore 7 unusually enticing delicacies from Norway!
Lutefisk
Known as a type of fish with white flesh, often cod, dried by the seaside, then soaked in lye and water. This process is repeated twice, then the fish is salted and cooked into favorite dishes of the locals.
Lutefisk has a rather bland taste, with a chewy texture and a translucent appearance like jelly. This dish is famous for its unpleasant smell, making many people hold their noses when they see it, so not every traveler dares to eat it.
Smalahove
This is a dish considered to have a quite delicious taste, is a specialty with a less eye-catching appearance compared to other dishes in Norway. The dish, made from sheep's head, is salted, then stewed. Finally, the head is served on a plate, accompanied by mashed rutabaga and whole boiled potatoes on Christmas in Norway.
Rakfisk
This is a dish of salmon where the guts, roe, and blood are removed, leaving behind the skin, bones, fins, and head, then placed in a barrel of salt and kept at 8°C for 2 to 12 months. This salmon dish is eaten raw with bread or fresh onions and sour cream. It creates a flavor reminiscent of aged cheese and sweaty armpits.
Whale meat
Norway is one of the few countries that still maintains the consumption of whale meat. With this dish, whale meat is grilled and eaten like beef.
Gamalost
This is yogurt left to ferment for several days. Then, the solidified yogurt is scooped out and placed into molds to set for 6 months.
Kransekake
A cake made and enjoyed on special occasions such as weddings, New Year's Eve, or Christmas. The cake typically consists of 18 rings stacked together with icing, forming a unique tower shape.
Finnbiff
This is a specialty dish from Norway made from reindeer meat cut into pieces, then stir-fried and simmered with smoked meat, mushrooms, and added water. After cooking, the meat is mixed with a blend of lingonberries, parsley, sour cream, milk, and goat cheese. Creating an incredibly enticing flavor.
Norwegian specialties are not only delicious and fragrant but also extraordinarily unique, making it hard for travelers to forget once they've tasted its special flavor. Remember to indulge in these specialty dishes when visiting the beautiful country of Norway. And don't forget to follow VisaPM for more useful and fascinating information about this country!
Posted by: Tuyen Duong
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