What can you eat in Norway

Fårikål – Mutton and Cabbage

Fårikål, directly translated to “mutton in cabbage”, is the Norwegian national dish. Hearty and juicy, this recipe is surprisingly simple.

Fårikål is similar to a stew. Mutton and cabbage are added to water and seasoned with salt and pepper. The stew is then cooked on the stove for several hours until the meat and cabbage are tender.

Even though it is such a simple dish, it is often served for family gatherings or as a weekend meal.

Fårikål is mostly eaten in the fall when the temperature in Norway drops. It’s a Norweigan favorite and a traditional dish that has been eaten in Norway for generations.

It’s a must for anyone visiting Norway in the fall and winter who wants to enjoy traditional Norwegian cuisine!

Kjøttkaker – Meatballs

You can’t have a discussion about traditional Norwegian food without mentioning meatballs.

Kjøttkaker, however, are not to be mistaken for Swedish meatballs. Norwegians will be offended if you say it is the same thing!

Kjøttkaker are balls of minced beef, rolled with spices like nutmeg, pepper, and ginger. This gives them a spicy flavor and an aromatic quality.

Norwegian meatballs can be served with a wide range of sides and foods. Common serving pairings include potatoes, cabbage stew, and brown sauce.

Every grocery store in Norway sells them, but meatballs always taste the best when they are homemade.

This is the dish Norwegians long for when abroad. Students who move away from home will utter the sentence “I can’t wait to go home and eat meatballs and potatoes that my mom makes” at least once!

Fiskeboller i Hvit Saus – Fish Balls with Béchamel Sauce

Food brand Vesteraalen started producing canned fish balls in 1912, and since then they have been a staple in Norwegian cuisine.

However, as with any foods, the homemade recipes are always the best.

Homemade fish balls are normally made with a combination of haddock and cod, cornflour, milk, and eggs.

All these delicious ingredients are mixed into a mince. The mince is then rolled out into balls, and the balls are boiled on low heat.

Fish balls are normally served with potatoes, carrots, and a white béchamel sauce.

Some like to sprinkle a little bit of curry powder on top, whilst others enjoy fish balls with crispy bacon.

Fish balls are a traditional, everyday Norwegian dish. It’s enjoyed by both children and adults, and it’s definitely a Norwegian dish worth making at home.