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Dalarna Cuisine

Rättvik Tunnbröd (Rättvik Flatbread)

A crisp, thin bread made from rye or barley flour, often baked over an open fire and served with butter, cheese, or pickled herring. 1)

Älgbiffar (Moose Meat Patties)

Juicy meat patties made from moose mince, seasoned with juniper berries and onions, served with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam. 2)

Falukorv (Falu Sausage)

An iconic smoked sausage originating from Falun. It’s often sliced, fried, and served with creamy macaroni or baked in the oven with mustard and cheese. 3)

Dala Älggryta (Dalarna Moose Stew)

A hearty stew made with moose meat, root vegetables, mushrooms, and red wine, slow-cooked for rich, warming flavors. 4)

Knäckebröd från Leksand (Leksand Crispbread)

Traditional round crispbread made in Leksand, known for its distinctive texture and taste, often enjoyed with cheese and pickles. 5)

Kolbulle (Charcoal Pancake)

A rustic fried pancake cooked in a cast-iron skillet over an open fire, filled with diced pork or bacon—perfect for outdoor meals. 6)

Dalarna Rårakor (Potato Pancakes)

Grated potatoes fried into crispy pancakes, served with fried pork and lingonberry sauce for a hearty, simple dish. 7)

Siljans Lax (Lake Siljan Salmon)

Fresh salmon, either smoked or lightly poached, served with dill sauce, new potatoes, and pickled cucumber—a speciality from the Siljan lake area. 8)

Tjälknöl (Slow-Roasted Frozen Venison)

A unique dish where frozen venison is slow-cooked in the oven and then marinated in a salty herb solution, resulting in tender, flavourful meat. 9)

Grötkaka (Porridge Cake)

A baked oat porridge cake sweetened with sugar and flavored with cinnamon often served with jam or a dollop of cream. 10)

Lingonsill (Lingonberry Pickled Herring)

A Dalarna twist on pickled herring, flavoured with lingonberries for a sweet and tangy taste, served with rye bread. 11)

Messmör (Whey Butter)

A sweet, caramel-colored spread made from whey, often spread on crispbread or pancakes—a favourite in Dalarna’s food traditions. 12)

Murklor i Grädde (Morels in Cream)

Wild morel mushrooms sautéed and simmered in cream with a hint of garlic and thyme, served as a luxurious side dish or sauce. 13)

Halv Special från Borlänge

A quirky local dish: a hotdog served in a bun with mashed potatoes on top, often garnished with ketchup and mustard. 14)

Dala Ostkaka (Dalarna Cheesecake)

A regional variation of the Swedish ostkaka, made with curdled milk, eggs, almonds, and cream, served warm with cloudberry jam or whipped cream. 15)