noun
- Plural of lutefisk; a Scandinavian dish of dried fish (usually cod or halibut) treated with lye and then poached, typically served during the Christmas season.
Usage: Scandinavian cuisine; Often associated with Norwegian, Swedish, and Finnish traditions; Commonly served as a holiday dish
Examples
- Many Scandinavian families prepare lutefisks as a traditional Christmas dinner.
- The restaurant served several different lutefisks prepared according to authentic Nordic recipes.
- My grandmother's lutefisks were always a highlight of our holiday celebrations.
- Some people love lutefisks, while others find the texture and smell off-putting.
- The local Scandinavian festival featured cooking demonstrations for making lutefisks.