Lapland Cuisine

Thinly sliced reindeer meat, lightly smoked and sautéed, served with flatbread or mashed potatoes and lingonberry sauce. ¹⁾

A hearty dish made with thinly sliced reindeer meat fried with onions and served with mashed potatoes or barley. ²⁾

Fresh Arctic char cured with salt, sugar, and dill, often paired with crispbread and mustard sauce. ³⁾

Potato-based dumplings stuffed with reindeer or pork, boiled and served with melted butter and lingonberries. ⁴⁾

A traditional Sami stew made with chunks of reindeer meat, root vegetables, and a light broth, perfect for cold weather. ⁵⁾

Traditional flatbread baked over an open flame, often eaten with reindeer meat or smoked fish. ⁶⁾

1. A flavorful soup featuring tender reindeer meat, potatoes, carrots, and onions, seasoned with bay leaves and pepper. ⁷⁾

A layered “sandwich cake” made with smoked trout or char, cream cheese, and dill, garnished with roe and fresh herbs. ⁸⁾

A dessert showcasing Lapland’s golden cloudberries, folded into a creamy parfait and served with caramel sauce. ⁹⁾

A creamy stew made with reindeer meat, mushrooms, and cream, served over boiled potatoes or rice. ¹⁰⁾

A pie filled with smoked Arctic char or trout, mixed with cream, onions, and dill in a buttery crust. ¹¹⁾

Edible lichen, a Sami delicacy, grilled and served as a crunchy garnish or side with reindeer or fish dishes. ¹²⁾

Fresh salmon fillet glazed with a sweet-and-tangy lingonberry sauce, baked to perfection and served with roasted vegetables. ¹³⁾

A Sami specialty, this delicacy is thinly sliced and enjoyed as a savory snack or appetizer. ¹⁴⁾

A sweet-and-savory chutney made with cloudberries, sugar, and spices, served alongside reindeer or pork dishes. ¹⁵⁾