North Dakota's cuisine reflects its agricultural roots, cultural influences, and the availability of local ingredients. From traditional German-Russian dishes to Scandinavian-inspired treats. ¹⁾

A German-Russian dish, knoephla soup is a hearty soup featuring dumplings, potatoes, carrots, and sometimes chicken or other meats. ²⁾

A traditional Scandinavian flatbread, lefse is made with potatoes, flour, and milk. It's often served with butter or sugar and rolled up. ³⁾

A dish with Scandinavian roots, lutefisk is dried fish (usually cod) that has been rehydrated in a lye solution, and then cooked. It's often served with butter. ⁴⁾

A regional snack, chippers are potato chips produced by the Old Dutch Foods company, and they are a popular munching option in North Dakota. ⁵⁾

This German-Russian dish consists of seasoned ground meat (usually beef) wrapped in dough and fried or baked until golden brown. ⁶⁾

A Norwegian dessert, krumkake is a thin, crisp wafer made from a batter of flour, butter, eggs, sugar, and cream. It's often rolled into a cone shape. ⁷⁾

Bison, commonly referred to as buffalo, is a lean and flavorful meat that's often used in burgers, steaks, and other dishes. ⁸⁾

A classic Midwestern dish, hotdish typically consists of a casserole with starch (such as potatoes or noodles), meat, and a creamy or soupy sauce. ⁹⁾

Given the prevalence of bison in the state, bison barbecue is a popular choice, often served in sandwiches, tacos, or grilled steaks. ¹⁰⁾

With a rich hunting tradition, North Dakota cuisine often includes wild game such as venison, pheasant, and duck. ¹¹⁾

A Norwegian dish, rømmegrøt is a porridge made from sour cream, milk, flour, and butter. It's often sweetened with sugar and flavored with cinnamon. ¹²⁾

A popular fish in North Dakota, walleye is often caught in the state's lakes and rivers and is commonly featured in fish fries and dinners. ¹³⁾

Lamb dishes, often seasoned with mint, are popular in North Dakota, reflecting the state's agricultural landscape. ¹⁴⁾

Chokecherries, native to the region, are used to make a sweet and tangy syrup that's often drizzled over pancakes or desserts. ¹⁵⁾

North Dakota is a leading producer of sunflowers, and sunflower seeds are a popular snack, often enjoyed at sports events. ¹⁶⁾