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Scandinavian Delight

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  • Serves 4
  • Cooks in 150 mins (30m prep + 120m cook)
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Tastes: Bitter Salty Sour Sweet Umami
  • Estimated nutrition per serving

Lutefisk

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  1. 1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2.Place the soaked lutefisk in a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
  3. 3.Bake for 1 hour or until the lutefisk is tender and flakes easily with a fork.
  4. 4.While the lutefisk is baking, boil the potatoes until tender. Drain and set aside.
  5. 5.Prepare the white sauce by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  6. 6.Gradually whisk in milk until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. 7.To serve, place a portion of lutefisk on a plate, along with some boiled potatoes.
  8. 8.Drizzle melted butter and white sauce over the lutefisk and potatoes.
  9. 9.Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lingonberry jam on the side.

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  • chevron_rightSoaking the lutefisk in water helps remove some of the strong flavors.
  • chevron_rightServe with traditional Scandinavian sides like pickled herring and rye bread for a complete meal.
  • chevron_rightIf you can't find lingonberry jam, cranberry sauce makes a great substitute.