Lutefisk - Wikipedia
WEBLutefisk (Norwegian, pronounced [ˈlʉ̂ːtfɛsk] in Northern and parts of Central Norway, [ˈlʉ̂ːtəˌfɪsk] in Southern Norway; Swedish: lutfisk [ˈlʉ̂ːtfɪsk]; Finnish: lipeäkala [ˈlipeæˌkɑlɑ]; literally " lye fish") is dried whitefish, usually cod, but sometimes ling or burbot, cured in lye.
Authentic Norwegian Lutefisk recipe - SY Selkie
WEBDec 20, 2021 · Lutefisk – literally “lye fish” – is dried whitefish (normally cod, but ling and burbot are also used). It is made from aged stockfish (air-dried whitefish), or dried and salted cod, pickled in lye. It is gelatinous in texture …
Your Guide to Norway’s Infamous “Lutefisk” - The Norwegian …
WEBAug 16, 2023 · While some adore this meticulously prepared fish dish, others would consider not even calling it food. Literally translated to lye fish, Lutefisk is a meal composed of dried stockfish (usually cod, ling, haddock, or pollock) with origins in Scandinavia.
What Is Lutefisk? - The Spruce Eats
WEBSep 12, 2022 · What Is Lutefisk? Literally meaning "lye fish," lutefisk is a dried stockfish (normally cod or ling, but haddock and pollock can also be used) that has been brined in lye, soaked to remove the resulting caustic solution, and then steamed until it flakes. The end result looks and feels gelatinous.
“The Great Lutefisk Mystery,” solved - The Norwegian American
WEBDec 16, 2016 · The lye breaks down the protein in the fish into amino acids that are easily absorbed by the small intestine. Usually ingested proteins need to be broken into amino acid molecules in the stomach. It’s because of this protein breakup that lutefisk acquires its characteristic gelatinous, jelly-like texture.
What In The Heck Is A Lutefisk, And Why Do Minnesotans Eat It?
WEBMar 20, 2023 · Lutefisk (pronounced Lewd-uh-fisk) translates to "lut" ("lye") and "fisk" ("codfish"). This air-dried codfish is soaked in a lye solution for a few days and then washed in cold water to reconstitute it. The result has a gelatinous texture and a …
What Is Lutefisk And What Does It Taste Like? - Mashed
WEBOct 9, 2023 · With a distinctive odor and gelatinous texture, lutefisk is definitely an acquired taste. Unlike salmon and tuna, you can't actually go out fishing for lutefisk, because it's not a specific fish itself; rather, it's a form of whitefish (traditionally cod) that is …
Everything You Need To Know About Lutefisk - Tasting Table
WEBMar 13, 2023 · This is followed by a soak in a mixture of lye — lutefisk means "lye fish" in Norwegian — which gives the fish its famed gelatinous quality.
Lutefisk: A very unique Norwegian Christmas tradition - Visit Norway
WEBLutefisk is stockfish that has been soaked in water, placed in lye, and then soaked in water again! How on earth did someone come up with such a strangeidea? Lutefisk is one of the longest-standing Norwegian Christmas traditions, and may be the original Norwegian Christmas dinner.
Your guide to Norway’s infamous “lutefisk”: Dried cod in lye
WEBOct 10, 2020 · Literally translating to “lye fish,” lutefisk is a meal composed of dried stockfish (usually cod, ling, haddock, or pollock) soaked in lye. It’s thought to have originated in Scandinavia. Read on to learn all about the fish dish that elicits such strong feelings in its fans and its critics.