Fishing in Norway is the oldest occupation of the population. For this reason, dishes from fish and seafood form the basis of the Norwegian national cuisine. The traditional food, lutefisk is translated to mean “fish in alkali”. Usually this dish is made from cod. The dried fish is soaked in alkaline solution for three days, and then soaked in water for a couple of days. As a result, the dish appears to “melt in the mouth”. It however has a particularly strong smell. The trademark dish of Norway is considered to be smoked salmon. Also famous are dishes from cod, herring, mackerel, and sardines.
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Another aspect of the national cuisine is baking. Severe Scandinavian winters allow the growing of grains only in the southern part of the country. In Norway, thin hard breads are baked according to various recipes. For example, a thin crispy lavash called “knekkebrod” or potato breads – “lefsa” is served with hot dishes. There are also other choices; delicate buns with cinnamon and abundant milk in the dough called “spillingboller”, casserole from apples with sour cream called tesslert bondekpiker, and Norwegian lavish pancakes and muffins with a rich addition of potatoes into the dough. Budget options for desserts include fruit soufflé and bread served with honey. World-famous cookies made from thick dough with the addition of ginger also originated from this northern country.
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The national drink in Norway is Aquavit, translated as “water of life”. The mixture with strength of 37.5-50% is prepared by distilling the alcohol from potatoes. The resulting liquid is flavored with cumin, coriander, anise, fennel and cinnamon. Before packaging, aquavit is transported twice through the equator in oak barrels. This procedure softens the taste of the strong drink and gives it a rich flavor. The result is linie-aquavit, a soft and fragrant drink with an amber hue. For strong drinks in Norway, “glogg” is most famous. It is made from red wine with the addition of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and orange peels. 
