Mention Norway, first of all think of the winding coastline, followed by forests, fjords, grasslands, mountains... So they proudly remind tourists of the local area with "Powered By Nature" Natural conditions and beautiful scenery with huge differences, of course, are also indispensable by rich and high-quality ingredients and traditional Norwegian cuisine. Whether it is locally produced grains, vegetables, lamb, wild berries and various seafood, they can all become delicacies on the Norwegian table.
If you want to leave some good memories of Norway, apart from Ibsen's play and Munch's "Scream", there is nothing more simple than walking into the kitchen of a Norwegian home. Here, you will see special fresh ingredients every day, and you can also follow the locals to start cooking from the simplest step. Not long ago, Zhu Yinghao, a special travel writer for Phoenix.com, visited Trondelag County in central Norway and enjoyed classic home-cooked Norwegian food with the locals in this "virgin land".
01. Favorite food: Norwegian fish cake
The waitress of Lian Restaurant
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"Fish cakes are basically the national food of the Norwegians. It is best to make them at home. The fish cakes sold in supermarkets have too many flour ingredients, which will greatly affect the taste."
Editor's Note ：
Among the most indispensable resources in Norway, the fjords and the cold and clear water are definitely on the list. Fishing and cooking all kinds of fish is an indispensable part of Norwegian food culture. For example, China's Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces are the best at cooking small seafood. Norwegians cook them in different ways. People from both places think of mixing seafood and flour to make fish cakes.
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In Norway, fish cake (Fiskkaker) can be literally translated as "fish cake", indeed , Norwegians who like to make their own food are absolutely unambiguous in the ingredients. A fish cake is wrapped in genuine surimi. The taste of freshly baked and eaten is like watching freshly baked cakes in the oven-no high-end restaurant The exquisiteness, but enjoy the ultimate taste of simple food.
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02. Favorite food: wild cherry berry
, Olav Breivikås军人
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"I like to eat wild cherry berries, I often pick them outside, I can pick them a day Pick several kilograms and add sugar at a ratio of two to one to make delicious wild cherry berry jam.”
Editor’s note:
Every summer, Norwegian forests become natural. The wild berry buffet restaurant, the most commonly seen on the market is the golden and full cloudberry, which makes people think of sweet and sour juice at a glance. They are bright in color, often paired with fresh cream, and combined with egg rolls, crepes, etc. to form a small and attractive dessert Multekrem.
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Of course, in addition to the lovely cloudberry, the purple wild cherryberry feels a bit more mysterious. It looks very similar to blueberries. The flesh of the bite is heavier than blueberries. A fruit is full of anthocyanins. Picking berries is a familiar farming job for Norwegians. After returning with a full load, they can be turned into colorful juices, jams, fruit teas, fruit wines, and refreshing snacks on the table.
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03. Favorite food: sodd meatball soup
Per Steinar (left ), OYNA Manor Farmer
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"The favorite food is a sodd Norwegian meatball soup, this kind of meatball is only available in Trondheim, and our estate has a unique formula.”
Editor’s Note:
One of the biggest contributions of IKEA’s presence in China is probably We got to know the Nordic meatballs, as a traditional Viking cuisine, it is by no means exclusive to Sweden. In Norway, diners’ love for meatballs is definitely not lost to seafood. The common Norwegian meatballs (Kjottkaker) are as "sturdy" as the Vikings. When paired with a large spoonful of mashed potatoes and sauce, it is a real main dish.
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And the sodd meatball soup only available in Trondheim can be called Norwegian meat The mini version of the pill is often cooked in a pot with various side dishes. When it is served, it is more like the meatball soup we usually drink. Feel more familiar after taking a few bites? Think of the lion head in Yangzhou, which is similar to the Norwegian sodd meatballs. The delicious philosophy of the East and the West meet again.
04. Favorite food: Roasted lamb with cabbage
Torunn Bjerkem, Bjerkem farmer
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"I like a Swedish dish called Fårikål (Roasted Lamb with Cabbage). We can only eat this kind of lamb at this time in autumn, and cabbage is also in season."
Edit Note:
Although Ms. Torunn said that Fårikål is a Swedish dish, from the menus of major restaurants in Norway, this dish of roasted lamb with cabbage is to the Norwegian like fish and chips to the British. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is Norway's "national delicacy".
Roasted lamb with cabbage
Roasted lamb with cabbage As early as 1835, there have been recipes mentioning this dish. method. The method is very simple. Put a layer of cabbage, a layer of mutton and pepper in the pot, and stew it on the stove for enough hours. It is a pot that makes people warm and ironed. Every autumn night, Norwegians always gather with family and friends to prepare a steaming stewed lamb with cabbage. The lamb is tender, the vegetables are sweet, and the pepper flavor is added. The whole body is warmed from the inside out. Is it the mood of eating hot pot around the stove?
Roasted lamb with cabbage
05. Favorite food: Tynnlefse pasta Gulburet Olsen, Baking
Elin Owner
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"My favorite Norwegian soft pastry called Tynnlefse. Made of butter, Brown sugar, meatGui made. This kind of noodles are usually combined with the most famous alkaline fish in Northern Europe. "
Editor's Note:
In Norway, "Lefse" is a local traditional soft crepes, usually made of wheat flour, potatoes, milk and butter, but not limited to a single form. "Tynnlefse" is A kind of "version 2.0" soft crepes seen in central Norway. The addition of brown sugar and cinnamon gives it a special aroma.
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When introducing Lefse crepes to outsiders, they can almost be described as "bread rolls". They can be a staple for breakfast alone, or they can be served with jam , Butter, honey, and even sausages. Tynnlefse, which has a cinnamon aroma, is the same food as the famous alkaline fish in Northern Europe. The two-phase combination is just right.
06. Favorite food: grilled flounder
Frode, Nils Aas Art Museum explainer
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"Oven-baked flounder. The flounder of the Golden Road was often transported to the Oslo hotel in the old days when there was no freezing and preservation, because this fish is extremely viable and its own mucus can store enough oxygen. ”
Editor’s note:
As early as the 12th century, the first Norwegian fishermen sold a few dried cod and dried herring to the British in order to support their families. They probably never thought that they would be helpless. The choice actually opened up the business adventure that will change the fate of the entire Norway in the future.
Grilled flounder
Today, Norwegian seafood All over the world, the seafood industry is developing rapidly. But before the advent of cold storage, even if the locals had seen this business opportunity, they would be limited due to the long distance. The flounder suitable for long-distance transportation naturally became a specialty of central Norway. Flounder perennial. Sinking in the water, the fish is tender and white, with few fish bones. It is simply cooked in the oven. The skin is slightly charred, which involves the plump and plump white meat. It tastes good how to match it.
07. Favorite food: sea crab
Ola Haugen, Mayor of Hitra
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"Sea crab. But I don't like the pepper method in Singapore. I prefer the natural western cooking method to keep the original taste. "
Editor’s Note:
If seafood is the pride of Norwegians, then sea crabs are undoubtedly one of the great contributors. In 1529, Olaus Magnus’s "Sea The color print edition of "Picture" was released. "Chart" drew and recorded the natural geography and cultural customs of ancient Scandinavia and its surrounding seas. According to the stories passed by the fishermen and sailors, Olaus took the ocean " Mark the “Fantasy and weird” creatures and write down the “Norwegian Sea, on the seashore, there are monsters of ferocious fish everywhere. "Sentences", the sea crabs that want to come to "savage-faced" are also listed. If the world knew that these "sea monsters" would eventually become a sweet and fat meal on the human table, how would they feel?
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The clear and cold waters of Northern Europe breed wild tight sea crabs. Due to the cold seabed, the growth cycle of sea crabs and alsoFood that is very long and requires patience is usually related to deliciousness. In Norway, even fishing in freshwater rivers requires a professional fishing license. Therefore, the crabs that can be served on the table are all XL big. The nourished beauty like this does not require any seasoning, and natural cooking is the first-class dish.
08. Favorite food: seafood other than crab
Liv Alsen, fisherman fishing brown crab
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"As long as it is not a crab. Any fish or shrimp, I love it."
Editor's note:
Guarding the coastline of more than 20,000 miles, the Norwegian is destined to do it He has been entangled with abundant and diverse seafood for a lifetime. Even fishermen who live by the sea all year round are only slightly "disgusted" with the prey they catch, and all other fish and shrimp are in love.
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There are many ways to buy fresh seafood in Norway. You can rush to the dock early in the morning and wait for the freshest batch of seafood to arrive at the port. Of course, no matter hotels, restaurants, or snack bars, they all supply fresh seafood. But to say that the experience and the cost-effective way are naturally going to the market.
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The Ravnkloa fish market in Trondheim, east of the harbour, you can not only see here More novel seafood, buy freshly marinated or smoked fish, and chat with local fishermen. By the way, the restaurants in the market are best not to be missed. These chefs feed the “gourmet” who knows the best food in the market every day. The taste is absolutely infallible. Whether it's going to GodtBrot to eat a simple sandwich or enjoying a hearty lunch in Kroa, it is a rare taste experience.
09. Favorite food: Roasted lamb
Solfrid Augensen, copper mine museum instructor
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"Roast lamb, put some cumin, green onions and rice."
Editor's note:
In Norway, besides seafood, lamb is also an essential "food" test. Most of the sheep here are raised on pastures far away from the city. Naturally, there is no need to say more about the air and water quality. The rich and succulent pasture also contributes to the tenderness of the lamb.
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The Norwegian eats sheep and adheres to the principle of “making the best use of everything”, and the sheep are all different The parts can be cooked into delicacies. The roast mutton with cumin, green onions and rice tastes like Xinjiang pilaf. In addition to fresh lamb, Norwegians who lived in the mountains in the past would hang lamb shanks to air dry in winter. After a long period of smoking, it is Norway’s classic smoked lamb shank (Fenalår). If you visit a Norwegian house on Christmas, you will also taste Pinnekjøtt, which is marinated in sea salt and fumigated on birch branches, which is also a star delicacy.
10. Favorite food: salted cod with eggs, butter and vegetables
Karin Fuglem, former Hedruta cruise manager
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"Pickled cod with egg butter and vegetables. This is a dish that my mother used to cook for me during my childhood. It is very grounded. Enjoying it can always remind people of good past events."
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Cod fish, potatoes and butter sauce, just like Chinese scrambled eggs with tomatoes, is a classic Norwegian set meal from snack to big. After all, in Norway, cod and potatoes are the most common ingredients. Although simple and logical, it's like it's hard to find a familiar hometown dish. Eating authentic pickled cod with egg, butter and vegetables is the "mother taste" with perfect feelings.
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11. Favorite food: waffle
Kjeroti Greger, Trondheim Bureau Marketing Specialist
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"The Norwegian loves waffles in almost every household. Husband baking pan, I wake up in the morning and make my own waffles. I also have one, and I often make it for my son.”
Editor’s note:
In the happy life of Norwegians, there is absolutely no lack of love shaped Chinese waffles. Baking pan and waffle mix. For it, most people are most familiar with it. The pastry is soft and sweet, sprinkled with powdered sugar, drizzled with honey, baked with a combination of nutella (hazelnut chocolate sauce) and banana for a while, or dig a ball of ice cream with fresh berries... Let you choose.
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To talk about the special taste, the Norwegians will also use the local brown sheep cheese Served with waffle, this is a soft, caramelized brown cheese formed by boiling the whey until caramelized. Norwegians usually use a slicer to slice cheese into thin slices, which is the most classic on freshly baked waffles.
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12. Favorite food: reindeer meat
Eva Nadgill Main (Sami)
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"Reindeer meat. Just as the Icelanders are still emphasizing themselves The tradition of eating whale meat, we Sami people also believe that eating venison is an indispensable part of our lives, and it is a matter of course.”
Editor’s Note:
Like most northern icefields, the reindeer in Norway The grazing tradition can be traced back thousands of years, and continues to this day, and reindeer meat has become another national taste of Norway.
Alpine berry sauce and venison are the only ingredients in Roros. The fruity flavor neutralizes the smell of venison, which is also the favorite of the Sami people. photo by: 朱英豪
Because the reindeer grows in the cold zone, the venison contains a lot of protein and a small amount of fat. In addition to direct cooking, the most common reindeer food is reindeer sausage or meatballs. The sausage is cut and eaten, like a lean version of ham. Although it is not fat enough, the bacon flavor that comes out when chewing has won it many fans.
13. Favorite food: bull beef
Asbjon Simonsen, engineer
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"The best thing to eat is Bull beef, followed by cows, then deer Meat. He likes the texture of bulls. The method is very simple, just put it in the oven for four or five minutes, and then cool for two minutes. Eighteen degrees Caanap red wine, served with brown meat sauce and potatoes."
Edit Notes:
Norwegian recipes are not as rich in taste as the Italian version, nor are they like the meticulous craftsmanship of French cuisine, let alone the ever-changing Chinese cuisine. Like the people of the northern icefields, they are as simple and simple as the natural gifts of heaven and earth. Original taste. The style also continues the viking domineering style. Wild lamb and reindeer are not a problem. The pliable bull is a delicacy in the eyes of the locals. If you say "eating meat", probably few countries can beat Norway. Right.
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(This article was originally published by Phoenix.com. The unlabeled source image comes from Visual China.)
