Norwegian delicacies 2. Every country in the world has its own characteristic delicacies that every tourist should try. Norway also has them, but before you taste them, you will think twice if it is really worth it.
Food unites and brings happiness
We all know that eating meals together unites and gives a lot of pleasure. Good food can also make us happy. Norway took the top spot in the ranking in 2017 World Happiness Report. Based on this result, Forbrukerliv magazine began to wonder who Norwegians are and why they are such happy people. It turns out that Norwegian delicacies may be one of the many reasons that make Norwegians happy. These five delicacies are food from Viking times and for many people from outside Norway may turn out to be quite strange. However, if they make us even a little happier, maybe it's worth a try?
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lutefisk
Lutefisk is a dried cod that is soaked for several days in a lye solution to rehydrate the fish to kill its odor. After this time, the cod is washed and then baked or boiled. It is served with salt, butter and pepper. Lutefisk in many Norwegian homes is the equivalent of a festive Turkey, but with a slightly different aroma. Its history dates back to when half of the Norwegians left the country and fled Lutefisk to America, and the other half of the district fled to share this recipe with the rest of the country.
Smalavohe
Smalahove is a Norwegian dish that is usually served around Christmas and consists of a sheep's head. The first step to making this dish is to remove the sheep's brain and then get rid of the skin. Then salt the head and dry it. The next step is to cook it for 3 hours. After it is cooked, the head is ready to be served with, for example, mashed potatoes. The genesis of this dish is unfortunately not known, but it is said that once only wealthier Norwegians enjoyed the beautiful parts of sheep, and the poorer ones had to taste these not-so-tasty pieces of meat. Nowadays, there is no division anymore and the dish is considered a delicacy of the whole country, regardless of the state of the wallet.
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Syltelabb
Syltelabb is another traditional dish that is considered a delicacy in Norway today. In the mid-XNUMXth century, it was served only on Sundays and around Christmas. Nowadays, the delicacy is served only during the holidays.
The dish consists of a cooked, salted and cured pork leg and is traditionally served with a root, mustard and fresh bread. Syltelabb is very salty and therefore is often served over a strong spirit called aquavit to soften the saltiness.
Værballer
Do you prefer boiled or fried Ram kernels? Værballer is another dish that can make us think twice before trying to taste it. Even though it is a traditional Norwegian dish with many years of tradition, Værballer today is mainly eaten by the most devoted food enthusiasts or as an aperitif to whet the appetite.
Norwegian delicacies 2. Elgtunge
In its traditional form, Norwegian cuisine is largely based on ingredients readily available in nature, including elk. Throughout history, moose has been considered a great delicacy and a very valuable food source in Norway. Norwegians love to eat them and all their body parts. A very valuable part of an elk's body is its tongue, which is often fried or boiled by the Norwegians. With the addition of a little blueberry or parsley juice, it gives an amazing taste. The heart of the moose is also a unique and valuable part of the body, and when smoked it is very often served on Norwegian tables.
