Lutefisk (Norwegian, pronounced [ˈlʉ̂ːtfɛsk] in Northern and parts of Central Norway, [ˈlʉ̂ːtəˌfɪsk] in Southern Norway; Swedish: lutfisk [ˈlʉ̂ːtfɪsk]; Finnish: lipeäkala [ˈlipeæˌkɑlɑ]; literally " lye fish") is …

Sep 12, 2022 · 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 …

Dec 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 …

Feb 4, 2025 · Lutefisk is cod that was historically dried for storage through the winter. Then when it was time to use it, it was soaked in a mixture of lye and water, which rehydrated and softened it. The …

Oct 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; …

Lutefisk 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 …

Lutefisk is a Scandinavian dish made from dried whitefish, most commonly cod, that has been rehydrated through a unique process involving a lye solution. It is closely associated with Norway …

Nov 5, 2020 · Lutefisk is made from a dried cod (whitefish) in Norway, but ling is also used and prepared with lye in a sequence of particular treatments. The watering steps of these treatments differ slightly …

Mar 30, 2024 · Lutefisk is a traditional Norwegian delicacy with a long-standing heritage in Scandinavian cuisine. This gelatinous fish dish is made primarily from dried whitefish, often cod, which is then …

May 16, 2024 · Lutefisk is a Scandinavian dish which is made from dried stockfish, also called whitefish. Most commonly, the fish of choice is cod, although other white fleshed fish can be used as well.