National cuisine of Denmark for gourmets. Authentic recipes, delicacies and specialties

Danish national cuisine combines many culinary traditions of other Nordic countries. Most local foods are fatty and nutritious, rich in sugar and salt. Characteristic features of the local cuisine are closely connected with Scandinavian and German culinary traditions. Most of the local dishes include products such as potatoes, various types of meat and fish. A huge variety of dishes with unusual and surprising combinations of ingredients may be considered the main distinguishing feature of the Danish cuisine. The most common dish in the country is famous traditional sandwiches.

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"Smørrebrød" is an unusual sandwich made of rye bread. A variety of toppings such as pork, beet, and onion are placed on a generously buttered bread slice. Sandwiches are represented in Danish cuisine in many variations - there are more than six hundred recipes for preparing this hearty snack. They may be simple or multi-layered. Danish hot dogs, which exist in two variations, are very popular among tourists. "Riset" is a long and thin sausage in a bun with pickled cucumbers and crispy onions placed on top. All this is generously poured with mustard or ketchup. "Franksdog" is a sausage between two halves of baguette drizzled with spicy sauce. Danes have a special love for milk and dairy products. Milk is present in the daily diet of almost every Dane. All kinds of soups, cereals, and desserts include it.

Also, residents of Denmark are very fond of meat and fish. Pork has a special place in the local cuisine. It is cooked in a variety of ways and served on a table with potatoes, cabbage or other garnishes. One of the dishes with pork is "Stegt flæsk" made of crispy bacon slices served with potatoes in beetroot and parsley sauce. Minced pork meat, onions, eggs, bread, and milk make up Danish meatballs. Other meats and poultries are also popular. "Millionbøf" is a beef dish, which is cooked in a pan with peppers, corn, and onions, and served with mashed potatoes, rice or pasta. Meat dishes are necessarily served hot and richly flavored with various seasonings. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

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Another traditional Danish dish is lard with vegetables - "Danish lard". Danes have a special love for pork with prunes and apples, as well as for salted chicken cooked with pineapple. Besides that, people in Denmark are very fond of sweets and eat them in large quantities. Danish sweets are in high demand not only in the country but also far beyond its borders. One of the most famous and delicious Danish desserts is known as "Red Grez Mez Fleze". It is a berry cream soup seasoned with whipped cream. Denmark is also famous for its popular apple pies, traditional buns, and sweets. Danes adore jam of local production, which is often added to pastries.

The influence of German culinary traditions is especially felt when getting acquainted with Danish drinks. The most common drink, which can rightfully be called national, is beer. Nevertheless, locals do not give up vodka or liqueur. A special drink in the daily life of Danes is mulled wine. The warming drink called "Glogg" containing alcohol is also very popular. When it comes to soft drinks, coffee is very popular among residents of Denmark. One of the main local gastronomic events of the year is Christmas dinner. Many different dishes are prepared for Christmas, which is considered to be a special holiday. One of the main Christmas drinks is spiced wine that tastes almost like German mulled wine. It is traditionally brewed on the eve of the holiday.

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In Denmark, there are many catering establishments where you can satisfy your hunger and have a great time. Snack bars invite tourists to taste different variations of the famous "Smørrebrød". Danish pubs provide a great opportunity to try a variety of beers. Be sure to prepare some cash when going to a local restaurant. Paying with a plastic card is often not possible. You can also witness a lack of free tables. It would be nice to choose a cafe and contact its administrator to book a table you like in advance.

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♥ Restaurant '56°' København. Type - Danish. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Aamanns Etablissement' København. Type - Danish. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Alberto K' København. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Alchemist' København. Type - Creative. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Amalie' København. Type - Smørrebrød. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Amass' København. Type - Danish. On the map Show on the map

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Copenhagen

Local cuisine will surely please lovers of seafood. Absolutely any restaurant offers to its guests delicious fish, all kinds of soups with seafood, and salads. Pork liver is another national dish. It is often served with crispy fried onions and red cabbage. It will be hard to find exotic food in local restaurants - national cuisine is very simple, but no less attractive. Chicken with pineapple – perhaps, this is one of the most exotic dishes, which a local chef can offer to you. Pork with … Read more

Odense

Beer friends will hardly find a better place than a beer restaurant named Carlsens Kvarter. Its hall is decorated in an inimitable style of foregone centuries which contributes to the charm and grandness of the atmosphere filling the place. Guests are treated with popular ethnic dishes and original snacks in the restaurant. The menu of the beer house offers more than 50 sorts of Belgian and Danish beer. Evenings in the Carlsens Kvarter restaurant features buzzing parties turning the house to one … Read more

Arhus

Adherents of a healthy diet will surely like Aarhus traditional cuisine, as most of the dishes are steamed here. Vegetables are typically subjected to minimal heat treatment, and dishes from them turn out to be simple but incredibly tasty. An important component of local gastronomy is all sorts of sandwiches, the preparation of which has long become a kind of art here. They are necessarily prepared from fresh rye bread, fish or meat slices, various vegetables, and fresh herbs. Since some … Read more

Alborg

In each of the local restaurants, visitors are offered a huge selection of fish dishes. Dishes of salmon, which is usually served salted, smoked or fried, are especially popular among tourists. Local chefs also prepare real culinary masterpieces from herring. Light-salted herring is a common component of sandwiches and all kinds of snacks. Fish is also used to prepare great first courses - rich soups remain relevant at any time of the year in Aalborg. Most meat dishes are prepared from … Read more

Kolding

Much of common meat dishes are made from pork, but there are also original beef dishes on the menu. For example, "Millionbøf", fried minced meat, which is served with a large portion of gravy. Boiled potatoes and carrots usually serve as a garnish to the "Million Steak". “Æbleflæsk” made from pork is considered to be one of the most original meat dishes. Small pork slices are fried with thyme and sugar and usually garnished by fried apples. Such an original dish in combination with … Read more

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