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Norwegian cuisine has a unique taste to it since the ingredients used to vary and the cuisine is still being explored in various parts of the world. This cuisine has fresh fish and forest animals that comprise most of the dishes. They are meat eaters since the region falls in a colder climate hemisphere.

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Some of the popular dishes are:

1. Farikal –

It is literally translated as “mutton in cabbage”. It is the national dish of Norway. It is a typical lamb curry, where the mutton is cooked for hours till it is tender and succulent. It is then seasoned with salt and pepper. It is delicious, warm and simple. Eaten as a family meal or on special occasions, it is a must-have for non-veg lovers and is cooked when the temperature drops. 

2. Lapskaus Stew –

Lapskaus stew is a much-loved Norwegian dish that originated in Germany but has been enjoyed by Norwegians since the early 1800s. It is filled with vegetables and is eaten for dinner almost every day of the week throughout the year by most Norwegians. Traditional Lapskaus mostly comprises beef, potatoes, carrots, swede or leeks. The meat and vegetables are boiled until they are soft and tender. When the dish is ready, Lapskaus is eaten with flatbread and butter. 

3. Raspbell – 

Potato Dumpling – Also called by various other names in various parts of the country and throughout Norway as raspbell, poteball, klubb, kompe and komle, the name varies from village to village. Flour is mixed with boiled potatoes and cooked on low heat. Popular side dishes cooked are – mashed swede, sausages and tender lamb. Most times traditional Norwegian methods of eating it are either with sugar or syrup or crispy bacon on the side. It is served only on Thursdays as part of Western tradition and customs.  

Written by : Suhana Sridhar

Author’s bioHi my name is Sahana Sridhar! I love eating and travelling to different places and am always ready for new cuisines. Most times I enjoy being at exhibitions and handicrafts draw my attention since I love photography, I prefer clicking anything ranging from food to travel to animals. Also a big-time dog and cat lover

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