Swedish Cuisine: Simplicity, Taste and Comfort

Swedish cuisine embodies the principles of simplicity, naturalness and respect for natural products. Let us note several traditional dishes that are an integral part of Sweden's culinary heritage. See more details here: https://food-recipes.org.ua/ru/swedish-food .

1. Swedish Pea Soup (Ärtsoppa):

Ingredients:

  • 500 g yellow peas
  • 1 onion
  • 1 carrot
  • 500 g pork (sausage or ham)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

  1. Soak the peas in water for several hours.
  2. Fry the onions and carrots, add the pork and fry together.
  3. Add peas, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Add water.
  4. Cook until the peas are done.

2. Kanelbullar – Swedish Stuffed Cutlets:

Ingredients:

  • 500 g minced meat (beef and pork)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying

Preparation:

  1. Mix minced meat, onion, egg, sugar, coriander, salt and pepper.
  2. Form cutlets and sprinkle them with breadcrumbs.
  3. Fry in oil until golden brown.

3. Rendang – Swedish Pork in Coconut Milk:

Ingredients:

  • 500 g pork, chopped
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 teaspoons curry
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 lemon tree leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

  1. Fry the onion and garlic, add the pork and fry until golden brown.
  2. Add coconut milk, spices, salt and pepper.
  3. Cook over low heat until the meat is cooked.

4. Sil – Swedish Sweet Bread:

Ingredients:

  • 150 g butter
  • 200 ml milk
  • 50 grams of yeast
  • 100 g sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom
  • 600 g flour

Preparation:

  1. Melt the butter, add milk and yeast.
  2. Add sugar, egg, cardamom and flour. Knead the dough.
  3. Let the dough rise, then shape it into a loaf.
  4. Bake in the oven until golden brown.

Swedish cuisine offers dishes with vibrant flavors and flavors that reflect the country's history and traditions. Try these recipes and immerse yourself in the Swedish gastronomic experience.