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Agder cuisine
Sørlandske Fiskekaker (Southern Norway Fish Cakes)
A staple of Agder’s coastal cuisine, these fish cakes are made with fresh cod, haddock, or pollock, mixed with flour and milk, then pan-fried and served with remoulade sauce. 1)
Røkt Ål (Smoked Eel)
A traditional specialty from the Agder coastline—salted and cold-smoked eel, typically served with flatbread and scrambled eggs. 2)
Bacalao fra Sørlandet (Southern Norway Bacalao)
A dish inspired by Norway’s trade with Portugal—salted cod stewed with tomatoes, garlic, olives, and potatoes, served with crusty bread. 3)
Kje fra Setesdal (Setesdal Goat Dish)
Agder has a strong goat-farming tradition. This dish features slow-cooked kid goat meat, marinated in herbs and served with mashed rutabaga and lingonberry jam. 4)
Rådyrkarbonader (Roe Deer Patties)
Game meat is popular in Agder’s forests—roe deer is minced with onions and juniper berries, pan-fried, and served with brown gravy and potatoes. 5)
Spekesild Med Fløtegratinerte Poteter (Salted Herring with Creamy Potatoes)
A rich dish combining salted herring with potatoes baked in cream and cheese, a favorite among Agder’s fishing communities. 6)
Sørlandsk Skalldyrfat (Southern Norway Shellfish Platter)
Agder’s coastline offers some of Norway’s best seafood—this platter includes fresh shrimp, crayfish, mussels, and crab, served with lemon mayo and aioli. 7)
Persetorsk fra Kristiansand (Pressed Cod)
A special technique used in Kristiansand—fresh cod is lightly cured, pressed overnight, and then gently poached, giving it a firm texture and delicate taste. 8)
Fårikål Med Vri (Lamb and Cabbage Stew with a Twist)
Agder’s version of Norway’s national dish, fårikål, includes a spicy touch with black pepper, garlic, and juniper berries, served with buttered flatbread. 9)
Tyttebærgrøt (Lingonberry Porridge)
A traditional sweet and tangy porridge made from lingonberries, sugar, and semolina flour, served warm with cream. 10)
Sørlandsk Eplekake (Southern Norway Apple Cake)
A dense apple cake spiced with cinnamon and cardamom, made using apples from Agder’s orchards, often served with vanilla custard. 11)
Rømmegrøt Med Spekemat (Sour Cream Porridge with Cured Meat)
A classic Norwegian farm dish, rich and buttery, served with cured ham, flatbread, and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. 12)
Krabbesuppe fra Lindesnes (Lindesnes Crab Soup)
A creamy soup made with local brown crab, fish stock, cream, and dill, served with freshly baked rye bread. 13)
Komper (Southern Norway Potato Dumplings)
A regional variation of raspeballer, these dumplings are made from grated potatoes, stuffed with bacon, and boiled, served with syrup or lingonberry jam. 14)
Agder Sildesalat (Agder Herring Salad)
A traditional herring salad with pickled herring, beets, apples, and potatoes, dressed in a sour cream and mustard sauce, often eaten at festive gatherings. 15)