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Östergötland cuisine

Gryts Skärgårdssill (Gryt Archipelago Herring)

Pickled herring prepared with a touch of mustard, dill, and onion, served with boiled potatoes and crispbread. 1)

Rökta Ål från Stångån (Smoked Eel from the Stångån River)

A regional delicacy, eel is smoked over alder wood and served with horseradish cream and dark bread. 2)

Östgötsk Leverkorv (Liver Sausage)

A traditional sausage made with pork liver, spices, and barley, often served with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam. 3)

Raggkaka (Potato Cake)

A thicker version of potato pancakes, pan-fried and served with fried pork and lingonberry jam for a hearty meal. 4)

Vätternkräftor (Vättern Crayfish)

Freshwater crayfish boiled in a brine with dill and served as part of a festive crayfish party, accompanied by schnapps. 5)

Linköpings Laxlåda (Linköping Salmon Casserole)

A creamy salmon and potato gratin, seasoned with dill and topped with cheese, baked until golden. 6)

Kolmårdenskogens Viltgryta (Kolmården Forest Game Stew)

A rich stew featuring venison or moose, slow-cooked with root vegetables, juniper berries, and red wine. 7)

Östgötatårta (Östergötland Layer Cake)

A savory layered cake made with rye bread, smoked salmon, and a dill-cream cheese filling, decorated with roe and fresh herbs. 8)

Mjölksyrade Grönsaker (Fermented Vegetables)

Locally sourced carrots, cabbage, and beets fermented in a traditional Swedish method, served as a tangy side dish. 9)

Kålrotssoppa (Rutabaga Soup)

A creamy soup made with rutabagas, potatoes, and leeks, flavored with thyme and a splash of cream. 10)

Hageby Höstgryta (Hageby Autumn Stew)

A vegetarian stew made with locally grown root vegetables, wild mushrooms, and barley in a savory broth. 11)

Kinda Rökt Sik (Smoked Whitefish from Kinda)

Whitefish smoked over juniper branches, served with a mustard-dill sauce and a side of pickled cucumbers. 12)

Björksavsgelé (Birch Sap Jelly)

A curious dessert made with birch sap, a local specialty, combined with sugar and set into a jelly, often paired with wild berries. 13)

Östgötsk Äppelpaj (Östergötland Apple Pie)

A rustic apple pie made with local apples, spiced with cinnamon and cardamom, and served with vanilla custard. 14)

Paltbröd med Fläsk (Blood Bread with Pork)

A traditional dish of blood bread served with fried pork, cream sauce, and lingonberries, showcasing the region’s historical resourcefulness. 15)