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What to eat in Norway

The 10 best dishes in Norway

The best salmon and cod on earth, preserved and plain, from fjord kitchens.

1

Fårikål

Eaten all over Norway

Mutton and cabbage stewed with whole peppercorns, the national dish.

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2

Smoked salmon

Eaten all over Norway

Norwegian salmon, cold-smoked and sliced thin.

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3

Lutefisk

Best: Everywhere at Christmas

Dried cod rehydrated in lye, with bacon and peas.

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4

Pinnekjøtt

Best: Western Norway

Salted, dried lamb ribs steamed over birch sticks.

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5

Rakfisk

Best: Valdres

Fermented trout eaten on flatbread with onion and sour cream.

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Kjøttkaker

Eaten all over Norway

Beef patties in brown gravy with potatoes.

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7

Fiskesuppe

Best: Bergen

Creamy fish soup with root vegetables.

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8

Brunost

Eaten all over Norway

Caramelized whey cheese sliced thin on bread or waffles.

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9

Skrei

Best: Lofoten

Winter cod, poached simply, in season from January to April.

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10

Krumkake

Best: Everywhere at Christmas

Thin rolled waffle cones with cream.

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