Scandinavian Cuisine Summary

Scandinavian Cuisine Summary Name: Tastes of culture 22 points possible Recommended to be completed in a Google Doc Part 1: In your own words, please summarize the highlights of the following topics in relation to its impact on this region’s cuisine. You may use the presentation and/or research on your own. Note: Some items may require more information than what may be within the slides/notetakers so use credible online resources available to you. General Geography & relation to food Scandinavia includes countries like Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland, and their food is really shaped by the cold climate and natural resources in the region. Since winters are long and tough, the food often includes things that can last a while, like preserved meats, fish, and root vegetables.  Denmark: Danish food often involves bread, butter, and cheese. Smørrebrød (open-faced sandwiches) is super popular, usually with herring or cold cuts on top. And of course, Denmark is known for its delicious pastries!  Norway: Seafood plays a big role in Norway’s cuisine since it’s right on the coast. Salmon, cod, and other fish are common in dishes like raspeballer (potato dumplings). They also have traditional foods like lutefisk, which is fish dried and then rehydrated in lye.  Sweden: In Sweden, food often revolves around meat and fish. Meatballs are a big deal, and so is gravlax, which is salmon cured with herbs and spices. Potatoes and berries are also common ingredients.  Finland: Finland’s food is hearty and simple. They eat a lot of rye bread, root vegetables like rutabaga, and fish, especially salmon. Rutabaga pudding is a classic dish, along with stews and soups. Basically, Scandinavian food is built for surviving the cold and making the most out of what’s available locally, like potatoes, fish, and hearty grains. It’s all about comfort and keeping full during those long winter months! History of Scandinavia ● Vikings____________ provided Scandinavians with: ○ ○ knowledge how to __preserve_____________________ meats, fish, fruits, & vegetables fondness of wine (still prevalent today) ● Close proximity of Germany and France ○ Nobility of Denmark imitated ___royalty_____________ of _____France___________ ○ French and German influences spread throughout area ● Throughout history, these countries ___politically_____united________________________ with each other in various combinations in attempts to rule the others ● Today: Each country is an ____independent nation____________________ but often ________grouped togther________________ because of similarities and geographic proximity Religion &/or Social Practices &/or Ethical Practices only 29% claim to be religious comma compared to the global average at 59%. The Church of Sweden is the largest Christian Church in Sweden, largest Lutheran Church in the world. It is much liberal than most churches. Denmark Geography Norway Geography ● _Peninsula_________________with Germany situated on its border ● ____most barren________________ of Scandinavian countries ● ● Claims over __480 islands__________________ ● Includes coasts, rolling hills, many lakes, _____fertile farmland____________________ ____ mountains__________ cover about_____mount mountains 2/3 of its land___________ ● Has over __13,000 miles of coastline_______________________________ ● Because of __low populations_____________________, the land is unspoiled and _well preserved___________________________ Cooking Methods & Cuisine Known for love of food and raising livestock (both pigs and beef)  Commonly said that more pigs live in Denmark than Cooking Methods & Cuisine people Each family typically has its own recipe for many common o Pork most commonly consumed meat dishes and those recipes vary widely from one family to the next. Frikadeller: Ground meat mixture formed  Sweden Geography ● Geography ___1000s of lakes_______________________ between Sweden and Finland ● ● Large areas of __forest________________ ● Has the___most land_______________ and __largest population __________________ of Scandinavian countries __glaciers____________ remain in the mountains; _too cold for even trees to grow ________________________________________ cooking Methods & Cuisine   ● ● Shares border with ___Russia______________ ● ___100000 lakes_____________________ and 1000’s of islands ● Only __10% land is cultivated _________________________________ ___forest__________ covers ____2/3 of land ______________ ○ ○ Potatoes, rye, oats Pork most readily available Cooking Methods & Cuisine Most affluent of Scandinavia, but cuisine is based on simplicity Tradition from Middle Ages: o Every Thursday night for dinner, families have a very thick, heavy yellow-pea soup, followed by Swedish pancakes Part 2: Choose any Finland Cuisine is simple, straightforward, and plentiful o Reflects Sweden and Russia (both had rule over country in the past) o Kalakukko:  A combination of fish and pork wrapped in pastry dough Resembles a baked loaf of bread  six of the recipes found on this slide, provide a photo AND description that includes the basic ingredients and/or specialized cooking/baking techniques required when prepared . Food Item Photo Description Sillsallad (Norway) Fiskepudding (Norway) Brunede Kartofler (Denmark Raggmunk (Sweden) Kroppkakor (Sweden) a mixed salad consisting of cut and salted herring, beetroot, potato, onion, mayonnaise and whipped cream. a traditional Norwegian dish of light and airy fish pudding. It can be served as a main course or a side dish, and is often served with a sauce like Hollandaise or mustard. a popular and traditional side dish in Denmark, enjoyed especially at Christmas. The potatoes are browned in caramelized sugar, transforming otherwise plain boiled potatoes into something truly special! a potato pancake, usually served with lingonberry jam and pork a Swedish dish made of potato dumplings. The dumplings are filled with pork or bacon and sometimes onions. They are boiled until soft and usually served with butter, lingonberry jam, or cream. It’s a comforting and popular dish in Sweden, especially during the colder months. 4o mini Rutabaga Pudding (Finland) a traditional Finnish dish made from mashed rutabaga (a root vegetable), sugar, butter, and spices like salt and pepper. It's baked in the oven until golden and tender. Often served as a side dish, it's especially popular during holiday meals like Christmas.