Lutefisk

Ingredients

 * 3 kg (6 pounds) lutefisk
 * 2 - 3 tablespoons salt
 * 600 g (1 1/3 pounds) good potatoes
 * 200 g (7 ounces) bacon, sliced.
 * coarse ground pepper

Accompaniment

 * Green peas stew (4 persons)
 * 3 dl (1 1/4 cups) whole, dry green peas water
 * 1 dl (1/3 cup) milk
 * 1 tablespoon wheat
 * 1 teaspoon salt

Directions
Cook the lutefisk without water in an oven.


 * 1) Warm the oven to 200 degrees.
 * 2) Lay the fish on a plate with the skinside down. Sprinkle over with salt. Cover with aluminum foil. Put it into the oven for about 40 minutes. Less fish needs less time.
 * 3) Dice the bacon and fry on low heat so the fat melts and the dices get crispy.

Green peas stew

 * 1) Make a thickener out of the milk and wheat flour. Mix into the stew and let it boil for 5–6 minutes. Add salt to taste. You can also buy a peastewing, read the instructions on the package.

Putting it all together

 * 1) Serve the lutefisk warm on warm dishes with green peastew, cooked potatoes, bacon fat and crispy bacon dices. #Place coarse salt, freshly ground pepper and mustard on the table.

Variations

 * You can also serve with flatbread and lefse. People even serve melted goat cheese.

July 27, 2024