What to Try in Stockholm
Swedish cuisine can hardly be called light. It primarily revolves around fish and meat. For instance, one of the traditional local dishes is "sjötbullär," which are meatballs. There are numerous recipes for these delicious treats. Additionally, the capital of Sweden boasts a variety of sausages, meat rolls, dumplings, and minced venison to tempt your taste buds.
If you're curious about the diet of ancient Vikings, you can sample the dried yellow pea soup (ärtsoppa). Stockholm also offers a unique delicacy called "jölebrod," a beer soup worth trying.
What to Eat in Stockholm
When it comes to Stockholm's culinary offerings, you can't overlook the abundance of fish dishes. Even simple herring is prepared in various ways, including salting, frying, and smoking with a variety of flavors like mustard, wine, onions, or lemon juice.
Don't miss out on trying gravlax, which is salmon marinated to perfection, carp baked in clay, and lutefisk—a dish for the adventurous! Lutefisk undergoes a unique preparation process involving soaking the fish in an alkaline solution for three days, resulting in a jelly-like texture and a distinctive aroma. It's then fried, baked, or boiled, and its unforgettable flavor is something you'll remember for a long time.
A Must-Try in Stockholm
For a unique culinary experience, don't miss Janssons frestelse. It's a savory potato casserole prepared with onions, cream, and pickled sprats.
If you have a sweet tooth, Stockholm has delightful treats in store for you. Indulge in delicious cardamom and cinnamon buns, berry sweets like gooseberry soufflé, as well as a variety of cakes and pastries.
Swedish beer and schnapps await connoisseurs of alcoholic beverages.
