Top 3 Norwegian recipes to try
If you are a foodie or even just a lover of barbecue, then you will definitely want to make sure that you take a trip to Norway to experience the incredible local cuisine in places like Bergen and Røros. To give you a small taste of the kind of culinary experience you will get in Norway, here are three top Norwegian recipes that you can easily make at home.
Gravlaks (Gravlax)
Gravlaks is a very traditional food in Norway and often used as an appetizer, but can also be served as a main course, for example with stewed potatoes. The name Gravlaks dates from the Middle Ages when fishermen buried salted fish in the sand for fermentation. Today we rarely use the salmon to ferment, but instead use a so-called dry marinade consisting of salt, sugar and dill.
Ingredients:
8 slices raw salmon, 4 slices of rye bread thin, toasted, 3 tablespoons of seating space, 3 teaspoons horseradish grated (taste yoursel, Salt and pepper, Red onion in small cubes, Fresh dill or chives.
8 slices raw salmon, 4 slices of rye bread thin, toasted, 3 tablespoons of seating space, 3 teaspoons horseradish grated (taste yoursel, Salt and pepper, Red onion in small cubes, Fresh dill or chives.
Steps
- Remove all bones from the fish and cut away the abdomen. Wipe the fillet well with paper towel
- Mix together salt, sugar and pepper and sprinkle half in bottom of a suitable large mold
- Sprinkle over half of the dill and place on the fillet with the skin side up. Sprinkle with the rest of the salt and sugar mixture and dill
- Drizzle over aquavit or brandy, cover with foil and place cool and under pressure for 3-4 days
- Turn the fillet a couple of times a day.
- Keep the fish cool (8 ° C or lower)
- Cut the tomb salmon into thin slices obliquely from the head side
- Prepare toast, garnish with salad and serve it with mustard sauce or your choice of sides of dipping sauce
Pinnekjøtt
This is a staple of all Norwegian Christmas celebrations and has a flavor that is beloved by both locals and tourists. Here is how you can successfully cook some of this delicious lamb on your own.
Ingredients:
4 lbs of pinnekjøtt
4 lbs of pinnekjøtt
Steps
- Place the pinnekjøtt in a container filled with water and leave soaking at room temperature for approximately 30 hours
- Put a metal cooking rack in a casserole dish, fill the dish with enough water to just cover the bottom of the rack, then place the pinnekjøtt onto the rack, cover the dish, and place it into the oven at 350-degrees Fahrenheit
- After about 15 to 20 minutes, take the pinnekjøtt out of the oven and serve with the traditional side dishes of carrots, swede, and potatoes
Potato Lefse
In between delicious meals of pinnekjøtt or lutefisk, this lefse is a great Norwegian snack. Luckily, it can be prepared fairly easily, so you don’t have to spend a whole afternoon in the kitchen.
Ingredients:
One pound of potatoes, a quarter cup of butter, a quarter cup of heavy cream, and one cup of all-purpose flour.
One pound of potatoes, a quarter cup of butter, a quarter cup of heavy cream, and one cup of all-purpose flour.
Steps
- Wash, peel, and cut the potatoes so that they are split into quarter pieces
- Submerge the potatoes in a pot of boiling water and cook until tender
- Drain the potatoes and mash them while adding the butter and cream. Once they have been mashed to the point of no longer having lumps, put in the fridge for a minimum of eight hours
- Add the flour to the potatoes and mix together thoroughly before kneading the dough substance for a couple of minutes and then separating into approximately a dozen equal portions
- Roll the dough portions into very flat discs and then cook in a pan until reaching a light tan color
- Serve immediately with butter and cinnamon or sugar
To try these dishes and explore more fantastic Norwegian cuisine we'd like to welcome you on one of our "Norwegian food tours" one day soon!
Food experiences in Norway
We offer several activities and experiences which include sampling Norwegian food and beverages. Here are some of our favorites.
Fjord cruise and dinner at Cornelius
Bergen • 5 hr
From 1495NOK
Available all year
Half-day kayak tour in Gudvangen
Gudvangen • 4 hr
From 1150NOK
Available 15 April - 30 September
Glamping at Trolltunga
Multiple locations • 1 day 4 hr
From 4750NOK
Available 1 May - 1 December
Best seller
Dinner cruise on the Oslofjord
Oslo • 2 hr 30 min
From 1290NOK
Available all year
Ulriken Gondola & lunch with a view
Bergen • 2 hr 30 min
From 1099NOK
Available all year
Geirangerfjord winter cruise
Ålesund • 9 hr
From 2550NOK
Available 3 November - 30 March
Travelers love this!
Fishing trip in Bergen
Bergen • 5 hr
From 2190NOK
Available 1 April - 31 October
Flåm Fjord Farm
Flåm • 1 hr
From 550NOK
Available 15 May - 15 October
Fjord cruise and dinner at Cornelius
Bergen • 5 hr
From 1495NOK
Available all year
Half-day kayak tour in Gudvangen
Gudvangen • 4 hr
From 1150NOK
Available 15 April - 30 September
Glamping at Trolltunga
Multiple locations • 1 day 4 hr
From 4750NOK
Available 1 May - 1 December
Best seller
Dinner cruise on the Oslofjord
Oslo • 2 hr 30 min
From 1290NOK
Available all year
Ulriken Gondola & lunch with a view
Bergen • 2 hr 30 min
From 1099NOK
Available all year
Geirangerfjord winter cruise
Ålesund • 9 hr
From 2550NOK
Available 3 November - 30 March
Travelers love this!
Fishing trip in Bergen
Bergen • 5 hr
From 2190NOK
Available 1 April - 31 October
Flåm Fjord Farm
Flåm • 1 hr
From 550NOK
Available 15 May - 15 October
Articles about Norwegian food and cuisine
Traditional Norwegian food
Norway has a lot of interesting traditional food, and any travelers visiting Norway would do well to sample some of the local cuisines. Culinary traditions in Norway have been dominated by meat, fish, and seafood that could be hunted or caught. These days the Norwegian food space represents an interesting mix of old and new due to culinary influences from all over the world.
Norwegian cider’s rise in popularity
Cider brewing is a Norwegian custom that dates all the way back to the 13th century. However, once the Vinmonopolet or the Wine Monopoly came into effect, the practice largely died down. Despite this, Norwegians continued to brew cider in their homes and cellars. And now the drink is experiencing a surge in popularity yet again. If you’re a cider lover planning a visit to Norway, here’s everything you need to know!
Top 3 Norwegian recipes to try
If you are a foodie or even just a lover of barbecue, then you will definitely want to make sure that you take a trip to Norway to experience the incredible local cuisine in places like Bergen and Røros. To give you a small taste of the kind of culinary experience you will get in Norway, here are three top Norwegian recipes that you can easily make at home.
Sustainable eating trends
Norway is already publicly recognized by almost every foodie as being home to some of the tastiest cuisine options in the world, with some truly exquisite national recipes like lutefisk and pinnekjøtt originating in Nordic countries. But what you may not know is that Norway is also a leader in bio-farming and sustainable food production.
Here's what you'll experience at this record-setting underwater restaurant
There are a lot of fantastic things to experience on land in Norway, but there is a new exciting activity that takes you under the water. At the southern tip of Norway in Lindesnes, you can find the world's largest underwater restaurant.
What did the average viking eat?
When your every-day activities include pillaging villages and exploring the impressive fjords in Norway, you are going to need a lot of energy to sustain yourself. This means eating some pretty astonishing meals in order to maintain proper health with such an active lifestyle.
What do you eat with Brunost?
Every culture will have its own set of unique food items that either impress or disgust visitors when they try it upon visiting. Norway is no different and offers an assortment of delicious Norwegian food that is unlike anything that can be found anywhere else in the world. Some of the more common examples include lutefisk and pinnekjøtt.
What is lefse?
Whether you’re planning to visit Norway or are just interested in Norwegian culture and tradition, you’ll want to find out more about lefse. Lefse has a long-standing history as a traditional food in Norway, and it remains about as popular today as it was a hundred years ago. Let’s take a closer look at what this tasty, simple food is all about!
Traditional Norwegian food
Norway has a lot of interesting traditional food, and any travelers visiting Norway would do well to sample some of the local cuisines. Culinary traditions in Norway have been dominated by meat, fish, and seafood that could be hunted or caught. These days the Norwegian food space represents an interesting mix of old and new due to culinary influences from all over the world.
Norwegian cider’s rise in popularity
Cider brewing is a Norwegian custom that dates all the way back to the 13th century. However, once the Vinmonopolet or the Wine Monopoly came into effect, the practice largely died down. Despite this, Norwegians continued to brew cider in their homes and cellars. And now the drink is experiencing a surge in popularity yet again. If you’re a cider lover planning a visit to Norway, here’s everything you need to know!
Top 3 Norwegian recipes to try
If you are a foodie or even just a lover of barbecue, then you will definitely want to make sure that you take a trip to Norway to experience the incredible local cuisine in places like Bergen and Røros. To give you a small taste of the kind of culinary experience you will get in Norway, here are three top Norwegian recipes that you can easily make at home.
Sustainable eating trends
Norway is already publicly recognized by almost every foodie as being home to some of the tastiest cuisine options in the world, with some truly exquisite national recipes like lutefisk and pinnekjøtt originating in Nordic countries. But what you may not know is that Norway is also a leader in bio-farming and sustainable food production.
Here's what you'll experience at this record-setting underwater restaurant
There are a lot of fantastic things to experience on land in Norway, but there is a new exciting activity that takes you under the water. At the southern tip of Norway in Lindesnes, you can find the world's largest underwater restaurant.
What did the average viking eat?
When your every-day activities include pillaging villages and exploring the impressive fjords in Norway, you are going to need a lot of energy to sustain yourself. This means eating some pretty astonishing meals in order to maintain proper health with such an active lifestyle.
What do you eat with Brunost?
Every culture will have its own set of unique food items that either impress or disgust visitors when they try it upon visiting. Norway is no different and offers an assortment of delicious Norwegian food that is unlike anything that can be found anywhere else in the world. Some of the more common examples include lutefisk and pinnekjøtt.
What is lefse?
Whether you’re planning to visit Norway or are just interested in Norwegian culture and tradition, you’ll want to find out more about lefse. Lefse has a long-standing history as a traditional food in Norway, and it remains about as popular today as it was a hundred years ago. Let’s take a closer look at what this tasty, simple food is all about!