SWEDISH CHARMAS MOVIE
SWEDISH CHARMAS FULL

Salmon is one of the most sought-after delicacies and is eaten in various ways over Christmas: oven-baked, cold, or warm-smoked salmon, or gravad lax. With all this water, comes great fishing possibilities.

SWEDISH CHARMAS FULL

Sweden is full of beautiful lakes, and is surrounded by three seas: the Atlantic, the Baltic, and Kattegat. One mandatory act, however, is taking one (or many) shots of schnapps, Swedish 38% flavored vodka, so that the fish can swim down to the stomach! 7. Tradition dictates that one should eat the sillbord before the main course, but most of us ignore this and pick at it all the way through the meal. Typical bread is vörtbröd which is a dark bread ether made by using the drink vört or beer and knäckebröd – Swedish dried crispbreads. It is also common to serve eel, fried herring, breaded plaice, liver paté with bacon, different type of cabbages, beetroot coleslaw, veal paté, cheese, and bread. On a typical sillbord you’ll find pickled herring, such as curry, onions, Christmas spices, dill, and new versions like whiskey flavor herring. Pickled herring, or sill as Swedes call it, is for many the most important part on the Christmas table, and the word sillbord means “herring table” – a smorgasbord of different types of mostly cold starters. Swedish meatballs and sausages made from minced elk or wild boar are also very popular around Christmastime. The birds are roasted and served as a main course or as a side dish. Grouse and pheasants are forest birds that are highly sought after for their wonderful taste and are a Christmas favorite in the middle and north of the country. Game is served in various ways with favorites including elk or wild boar steaks, venison saddle, and wild boar ribs. Hunting and game is a big thing in Sweden due to our huge number of forests. Made specially for Christmas, they are traditionally eaten from December 13, the celebration of St.

Lussekatter are sweet wheat S-shaped pretzel buns flavored with saffron (which gives them their distinct yellow color), and topped with a couple of raisins. The juices are usually saved for a dipping pot for bread ( dopp i grytan), or used as part of a side dish of stewed kale.

The classic Swedish Christmas ham is a joint of salted pork cooked in brine, dried and cooled, the fat then topped with mustard and breadcrumbs, and finally decorated with cloves, and baked in the oven until golden. Juliennes potatoes, onions, and anchovies are mixed in an ovenproof dish with salt and pepper, milk and cream, and finally topped with breadcrumbs before being baked to golden in the oven.The word frestelse means temptation, and that is the best way to describe this delicious dish. No matter who invented it, we are very thankful!

SWEDISH CHARMAS MOVIE

Janssons frestelse is a relatively new dish created by the Swedish opera singer Per Janzon at the end of the 1800s or by the Swedish home cock Elvira Stigmark after seeing a movie of same name in the year 1928.

One of the most popular side dishes, for sure. Eaten throughout the year, they are also a must during the Swedish holiday season, when these bite-size balls are specially flavored with allspice and nutmeg. The most beloved Swedish delicacy, eaten as an everyday treat with gravy and potatoes. It almost impossible to just pick 15 favorite dishes, but I will give it a try! Here we go… 1. Sweden is a long, narrow country, so the gastronomic culture differs between the south, middle, and the north, but what we have in common is our love for all types of holiday food, especially potatoes, fish, game, and red meats. Whether it’s a work Christmas party, or at home with family and friends, the julbord is the central part of our Christmas food, and an absolute must if you’re ever visiting Sweden around Christmas time. Swedish people do not celebrate Christmas day, gathering instead on Christmas Eve, for julbord a great smorgasbord or banquet, with starters ( sillbord), sumptuous main courses and delicious desserts (we’ll get into the details soon).

Swedish charmas