How Well Do You Know The Scandinavian Cuisine?

Is it true that the Scandinavians make chips out of salmon skin?

Scandinavian chefs try to make the best use of the food. For example, they use cabbage stumps to make squash and salmon skin to make delicious chips.

No

Yes

Which dessert do the Scandinavians eat on March, 4?

On March 4, the Scandinavians eat buns with cinnamon. And July 25 is the waffles day!

Almond cake

Cinnamon buns

Caramel pie

Residents of which Scandinavian country are the biggest fans of herring?

While the Norwegians like cod, the Swedish adore herring.

Sweden

Danmark

Norway

Which berries are used to make the favorite sauce of Scandinavian people?

The Scandinavians like cowberry sauce just like most of us like ketchup or mustard.

Cowberry

Cloudberry

Blueberry

Is it true that the Norwegian fish soup is served with cream?

According to the Norwegians, dairy products (cream, cottage cheese, etc.) improve the taste of fish. Fish soup with cream is a traditional Norwegian dish.

Always

Never

What is smørrebrød?

Smørrebrød is an open rye bread sandwich with a variety of fillings.

Trout salad

Sandwich

Porridge of 5 cereals

Which is the most popular beverage among the Scandinavians?

In Northern Europe, both kids and adults like milk. Milk is added to porridge, coffee, desserts, soups, etc.

Milk

Cola

Beer

What's the main ingredient of a dish called "glavrax"?

Glavrax is a popular cold dish from red salmon.

Red salmon

Rhubarb

Venison

What do the Swedes add to their food instead of salt?

The Swedes like to sweeten up traditionally salty dishes, such as potatoes and salads.

Pepper

Seawater

Sugar

Is it true that the people on the Faroe Islands keep lamb meat outside for several weeks because their houses are too small?

For a few weeks, lamb meat is jerked on the beach and blown over with salty wind. This improves the taste of the meat in a great way.

True

False

What is Dambulla?

Swedish meatballs with a traditional cowberry sauce.

Meatballs

Pancakes

Steak

What is the Eastern porridge "мямми" made of?

It's made of malt, rye flour, water, cream, and sugar.

Sausage

Malt

Cottage cheese

What do the Scandinavians drink after lunch?

Black coffee with cheese is a must after a delicious lunch.

Pumpkin juice

Tea

Coffee

What hunting season starts on July 21?

On July 21, the Scandinavians start catching crawfish.

Crawfish

Deer

Partridge

Octopus

What is "fledged"?

It's Danish wheat porridge made with cream instead of water and with fresh raspberries. The porridge is thick and has a delicate flavor. The Danes make this dish from he Middle Ages.

Wheat porridge

Beetroot salad

Dried fruit drink

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