The best traditional Norwegian food
The top 3 according to 0 votes from people: Fårikål · Pinnekjøtt · Ribbe. (Updated Apr 24, 2026.)
The classics of traditional Norwegian food according to Wikipedia, Nyt Norge and MENY: from the national dish fårikål to Christmas pinnekjøtt, lutefisk and ribbe.
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Top 15
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Fårikål
The national dish: lamb and cabbage stewed with whole peppercorns.
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Pinnekjøtt
Salted, dried lamb ribs steamed over birch sticks at Christmas.
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Ribbe
Pork belly with crackling, the Christmas Eve classic in eastern Norway.
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Lutefisk
Stockfish soaked in lye, served with bacon, mushy peas and lefse.
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Raspeballer
Potato dumplings served with salted meat and swede mash.
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Kjøttkaker in brown sauce
With mushy peas, potatoes and lingonberries.
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Rakfisk
Fermented trout from Valdres, on lompe with onion and sour cream.
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Smalahove
Salted, smoked sheep's head from western Norway.
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Brunost
Caramelised whey cheese, on bread or waffles.
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10
Lefse
Thin potato or flour flatbreads, sweet or savoury.
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Komle
Western Norway's name for potato dumplings, often with swede mash.
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12
Salmon
Norwegian salmon, smoked, cured or pan-fried.
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13
Sodd
Trøndelag soup with meatballs and mutton.
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14
Krumkake
Crisp Christmas wafer rolled into a cone and filled with cream.
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15
Riskrem
Rice pudding with cream and red sauce, the Christmas dessert.
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Waffles with jam
Heart-shaped waffles with sour cream and jam.
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Comments (2)
Pinnekjøtt på julaften, det beste som finnes.
Fårikål er nasjonalretten, ingen diskusjon.