What do Scandinavia people eat on Christmas?
Christmas food in Scandinavia varies somewhat from country to country, but there are some commonalities. Here is a general overview:
Sweden:
- Julskinka: A cured and roasted ham, often glazed and served with mustard.
- Janssons frestelse: A potato and anchovy casserole.
- Kåldolmar: Stuffed cabbage rolls filled with minced pork, rice, and spices.
- Lutfisk: Dried cod soaked in lye and then boiled and served with a white sauce.
- Risgrynsgröt: A rice pudding served with cinnamon, sugar, and milk.
Norway:
- Pinnekjøtt: Lamb ribs cured and steamed over birch branches.
- Lutefisk: Similar to the Swedish version, but often accompanied by boiled potatoes.
- Smalahove: A sheep's head boiled and served with mashed rutabaga and potatoes.
- Rakfisk: Fermented trout served with bread, potatoes, and onions.
- Riskrem: A rice porridge served with red fruit sauce and whipped cream.
Denmark:
- Flæskesteg: A roasted pork loin served with crackling and red cabbage.
- Brunede kartofler: Browned potatoes.
- Andesteg: Roasted duck.
- Risalamande: A rice pudding served with whipped cream and a cherry sauce.
- Æbleskiver: Small pancake balls filled with jam or apple compote.
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