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Blekinge Cuisine

Blekinge Laxpudding

A savory salmon casserole made with layers of fresh or smoked salmon, potatoes, and dill, topped with a creamy egg mixture ,and baked until golden. 1)

Ål i Gelé (Eel in Aspic)

A traditional dish featuring eel cooked and served in a delicate jelly, often flavored with herbs and lemon—an iconic Blekinge specialty. 2)

Sillamacka (Pickled Herring Sandwich)

A rustic open-faced sandwich with pickled herring, boiled eggs, potatoes, and red onion on hearty rye bread—a taste of Sweden’s coastal traditions. 3)

Blekinge Smoked Eel

Locally smoked eel, a delicacy often enjoyed with boiled potatoes, dill, and a mustard sauce. 4)

Gubbröra

A creamy mixture of anchovies, eggs, crème fraîche, chives, and dill, served as a spread on crispbread or rye toast. 5)

Pannkakor med Lingon (Blekinge Pancakes)

Thin Swedish pancakes served with lingonberry jam, are often enjoyed as both a sweet and savory dish. 6)

Blekinge Herring Fry

Fresh Baltic herring coated in rye flour is pan-fried until crispy and served with mashed potatoes and melted butter. 7)

Äggakaka

A thick Swedish oven pancake, similar to an omelette, traditionally served with crispy bacon and lingonberry jam. 8)

Kalvdans (Colostrum Dessert)

A unique dish made from cow’s first milk (colostrum), baked with sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom to create a custardy dessert with a rich, velvety texture. 9)

Kroppkakor (Blekinge Potato Dumplings)

Potato dumplings filled with pork, onions, and spices, boiled and served with lingonberry sauce and melted butter. 10)

Blekinge Kräftor (Crayfish)

Freshwater crayfish boiled with dill and served during festive crayfish parties (Kräftskiva), a summer tradition in southern Sweden. 11)

Långkål (Stewed Kale)

A winter dish where kale is boiled, fried in butter, and simmered with cream, often served with Christmas ham. 12)

Vildsvinsstek (Wild Boar Roast)

Wild boar, common in Blekinge’s forests, is roasted with juniper berries, thyme, and red wine, and served with root vegetables and lingonberry sauce. 13)

Blekinge Rabarberkräm (Rhubarb Cream)

A tangy-sweet dessert made from fresh rhubarb cooked with sugar and served with milk or cream—a simple yet refreshing treat. 14)

Spettekaka

While originating in southern Sweden, this tall, cone-shaped cake made from eggs, sugar, and potato flour is often found in Blekinge during celebrations. 15)