Norwegian Cuisine

26 dishes · Community built

Norwegian Dishes

#1

Farikal

Norway's national dish — lamb and cabbage slow-cooked in a simple broth of salt, water and black peppercorns until compl...

#2

Kjøttkaker

Norwegian meatballs — slightly larger than Swedish versions, made from beef and pork with ginger and nutmeg, served in a...

#3

Lefse

Norway's traditional potato flatbread — made from mashed potato, flour and butter, rolled paper thin and cooked on a gri...

#4

Norwegian Fish Cakes

Light, delicate fish patties made from ground white fish, pan-fried and served with boiled potatoes.

#5

Krumkake

Thin, delicate waffle cookies rolled into cone shapes while warm, often filled with whipped cream.

#6

Rommegrot

A rich, warm porridge made from sour cream, butter, and flour, traditionally topped with sugar and cinnamon.

#7

Julekake

A spiced Norwegian Christmas bread studded with raisins and candied peel.

#8

Kransekake

A tall, cone-shaped cake made of stacked almond rings, decorated with icing.

#9

Smalahove

A whole roasted or steamed sheep's head, traditionally eaten around the winter holidays.

#10

Lapskaus

A hearty meat and vegetable stew, simmered until thick and comforting.

#11

Rakfisk

Norway's most challenging delicacy — trout or char salted and fermented for up to a year, served raw with flatbread, sou...

#12

Fiskesuppe

A creamy fish soup made with a variety of white fish and vegetables.

#13

Grateng

A creamy baked casserole, commonly made with cauliflower or macaroni and cheese sauce.

#14

Lutefisk

Dried cod rehydrated in lye (caustic solution) until it swells into a gelatinous, translucent state, then baked or boile...

#15

Fiskepudding

A smooth, steamed fish mousse, pale and delicate, served with melted butter.

#16

Fiskeboller

Delicate poached fish dumplings served in a creamy white sauce.

#17

Pinnekjott

Dried, salted, and often smoked lamb or mutton ribs, steamed slowly over birch branches.

#18

Multekrem

Whipped cream folded with sweet, golden cloudberries, a treasured Nordic dessert.

#19

Fenalar

Dry-cured and smoked lamb leg, thinly sliced and served cold, a Norwegian delicacy.

#20

Sursild

Pickled herring marinated in a sweet-tart vinegar brine with onion and spices.

#21

Fattigmann

Diamond-shaped, twisted fried pastries dusted with powdered sugar, a Norwegian Christmas treat.

#22

Raspeball

Dense potato dumplings, often studded with a small piece of salted meat, boiled and served with bacon and sausage.

#23

Norwegian Rodgrot

A lightly thickened red berry compote, served chilled with cream, a Norwegian summer dessert.

#24

Norwegian Vafler

Heart-shaped waffles, thin and soft, traditionally served with sour cream and jam.

#25

Sodd

A clear mutton soup with meatballs, a comforting dish from the Trøndelag region.

#26

Brunost

A caramel-colored, sweet brown cheese made by slowly caramelizing whey, typically sliced thin over bread.

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