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 +====== Oslo Cuisine ======
  
 +==== Fårikål (Lamb and Cabbage Stew) ====
 +A slow-cooked stew made with lamb, cabbage, black peppercorns, and water, creating a rich and hearty autumn dish. [([[https://northwildkitchen.com/farikal-norwegian-lamb-cabbage-stew/|North Wild Kitchen]])]
 +
 +==== Oslo-Style Fish Soup (Oslo Fiskesuppe ====
 +A creamy white fish soup with cod, mussels, shrimp, carrots, and leeks, often flavored with white wine and dill. [([[https://scandinaviancookbook.com/fiskesuppe-creamy-norwegian-fish-soup/|Scandinavian Cookbook]])]
 +
 +==== Røkt Hvalkjøtt (Smoked Whale Meat) ====
 +A Norwegian delicacy where whale meat is lightly smoked and served as thin slices, typically enjoyed with flatbread and sour cream. [([[https://www.tasteatlas.com/lettrokt-hvalkjott|Taste Atlas]])]
 +
 +==== Oslo Smørbrød (Oslo Open-Faced Sandwiches) ====
 +A variety of rye bread-based sandwiches, topped with shrimp, smoked salmon, roast beef, or pickled herring, garnished with egg, horseradish, and fresh herbs. [([[https://roadtripflavors.com/recipe/open-sandwich-norwegian-smorbrod/|Roadtrip Flavors]])]
 +
 +==== Sildetallerken (Herring Platter) ====
 +A platter featuring pickled, mustard, and marinated herring, served with boiled potatoes, sour cream, onions, and rye crispbread. [([[https://danishclubedmonton.com/marinated-herring-marinerede-sild/|Danish CLub Edmonton]])]
 +
 +==== Rakfisk (Fermented Trout) ====
 +A fermented fish dish, aged for up to six months, eaten raw with flatbread, sour cream, and onions—a bold flavor that adventurous food lovers appreciate. [([[https://norwaywithpal.com/norway-travel-blog/rakfisk-fermented-trout-a-norwegian-christmas-food-speciality/|Norway with Pål]])]
 +
 +==== Lutefisk (Dried Fish in Lye Solution) ====
 +A unique dish made by soaking dried white fish (typically cod) in lye, then boiling it to a gelatinous texture, traditionally served with mashed peas, bacon, and mustard sauce. [([[https://swedishfood.com/swedish-food-recipes-main-courses/383-lutfisk|Swedish Food]])]
 +
 +==== Oslo Rømmegrøt (Oslo Sour Cream Porridge) ====
 +A rich and creamy porridge made with sour cream, flour, butter, and milk, served with cinnamon, sugar, and cured meats on the side. [([[https://scandinaviancookbook.com/rommegrot-norwegian-sour-cream-porridge/|Scandinavian Cookbook]])]
 +
 +==== Elgpølse (Elk Sausage from Oslo Markets) ====
 +A wild game sausage, often sold in Oslo’s markets and food festivals, made from elk meat, sometimes mixed with juniper berries and herbs. [([[https://www.reddit.com/r/oslo/comments/15taqx1/cured_reindeer_sausage/?rdt=65217|Reddit]])]
 +
 +==== Pepperkakehus fra Oslo (Oslo Gingerbread Houses) ====
 +A traditional holiday treat, where spiced gingerbread cookies are built into houses and decorated with icing, candy, and powdered sugar. [([[https://www.visitnorway.com/typically-norwegian/christmas/the-worlds-largest-gingerbread-town/|Visit Norway]])]
 +
 +==== Oslo-Style Kjøttkaker (Norwegian Meatballs) ====
 +Norwegian-style meatballs made with minced beef and pork, seasoned with nutmeg and ginger, served with brown gravy, lingonberry jam, and potatoes. [([[https://northwildkitchen.com/norwegian-brown-cheese-meatballs-kjottkaker-med-brunost/|North Wild Kitchen]])]
 +
 +==== Fenalår (Cured Lamb Leg from Oslo Delis) ====
 +A salted and air-dried lamb leg, aged for several months and served in thin slices, often as part of a charcuterie platter. [([[https://www.visitnorway.com/things-to-do/food-and-drink/fenalar/|Visit Norway]])]
 +
 +==== Kransekake (Norwegian Ring Cake – Popular in Oslo Bakeries) ====
 +A tower-shaped cake made from almond dough, stacked in rings, and often decorated for celebrations like weddings and Christmas. [([[https://daytonadanielsen.com/kransekake/|Daytona Danielsen]])]
 +
 +==== Pølse i Lompe (Oslo-Style Hot Dog) ====
 +A Norwegian street food favorite, where a grilled sausage is wrapped in a soft potato flatbread (lompe) instead of a bun, topped with ketchup, mustard, or crispy onions. [([[https://theawesomenessdigest.substack.com/p/plse-med-lompe-the-norwegian-hot-dog|Substack]])]
 +
 +==== Brunost Toast (Brown Cheese and Honey Sandwich) ====
 +A simple yet delicious Oslo snack: Norwegian brown cheese (Brunost) melted on toast with honey and walnuts, offering a sweet and savory contrast. [([[https://northwildkitchen.com/brown-cheese-honey-rye-quick-bread/|North Wild Kitchen]])]
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