noun
- A Scandinavian dish made from dried fish (usually cod) that has been soaked in lye and then cooked, typically served during the Christmas season.
Usage: Also spelled 'lutefisk'; Common in Norwegian, Swedish, and Finnish cuisine; Traditionally served with butter, white sauce, or mustard
Examples
- My grandmother prepares lutfisk every Christmas Eve according to her family's Norwegian tradition.
- The distinctive smell of lutfisk cooking filled the kitchen during the holiday dinner.
- Many Scandinavian restaurants feature lutfisk on their winter menus.
- He had never tried lutfisk before attending the Swedish cultural festival.
- Lutfisk is often served with boiled potatoes and peas as traditional side dishes.