Lutefisk served with boiled potatoes and peas Lutefisk preparation Close-up of Lutefisk

Simplified Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 dried cod, soaked and prepared
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste

Instructions:

  1. Prepare lutefisk as directed by soaking and rehydrating.
  2. Bake or boil the fish until tender.
  3. Serve with boiled potatoes, green peas, and melted butter.

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Cultural Significance

Lutefisk is a unique dish associated with Nordic winter traditions, especially around the holidays. It’s a food that evokes strong memories for Norwegians and other Scandinavian communities.

Where to Try

  • Statholdergaarden, Oslo
  • Fiskeriet, Oslo
  • Bare Vestland, Bergen