SURSILD (PICKLED HERRING)
Pickled herring is a traditional Scandinavian dish, and Norway is no exception. Herring, along with salmon and cod, is one of the most popular types of fish in the country and can be found in most supermarkets.
BRUNOST (BROWN CHEESE)
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Brunost, or brown cheese as it is known in English, is one of Norway's most famous products. The brown cheese comes in several varieties, the most common of which is Gudbrandsdalsost.
The color of Norwegian brown cheese is obtained during the manufacturing process when the milk sugars reach higher temperatures.
PØLSE MED LOMPE (HOTDOG)
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Hot dogs are sold all over the world, but the Norwegian hot dog is unique in that it is typically served without bread. Norwegians prefer to eat a hot dog in a potato pancake called lompe.
Plse med Lompe is a traditional Norwegian street food sold at gas stations, train stations, and various kiosks.
FINNBIFF
Finnbiff is a traditional Norwegian dish made of sauteed reindeer meat that is typically eaten in the country's northern regions. It's a flavorful stew with a savory sauce that's also popular in Finland, Sweden, and Russia's far north.
SMALAHOVE (SHEEP’S HEAD)
This is possibly the least appetizing food from Norway, and it's literally a steamed or boiled sheep's head. Smalahove is traditionally served with potatoes and rutabaga.
Historically, it was a poor man's food, and people would cook and eat the brain with a spoon. Most Norwegians no longer eat this unusual dish, but it remains one of the most traditional dishes in Norwegian cuisine.
SMOKED SALMON
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Norwegian salmon is well-known around the world, and it can be prepared in a variety of ways. It can, for example, be served fried, smoked, or baked. Salmon fillets with potatoes and sauce are a traditional dish.
The most popular and iconic type of salmon in Norway, however, is Gravlaks, which is smoked salmon that has been marinated with herbs.
LUTEFISK
Lutefisk is a festive Norwegian food that is a staple of the Norwegian Christmas dinner. It's made of lye and whitefish. The fish has been dried and salted for some time before serving.
Lutefisk is usually served with a sauce, potatoes, and vegetables.