Since the taste preferences of people are very different, it is worth to learn more about what Danish cuisine is like when planning a trip to this state in the north of Europe. Local culinary traditions are a logical consequence of the location of the country on the Jutland peninsula, washed by the sea: fish and seafood here at a premium. Do not forget the Danes and meat dishes. After all, high-calorie protein food in cold and harsh climate is an invaluable source of nutrients for the body. So if you are a fan of nutritious and nutritious food, recipes of Danish cuisine, differing in great variety, will not leave you indifferent.
In addition to meat and fish, local people will gladly treat you with milk dishes and exclusive sweets. At the same time, special attention is paid to the quality of products.
Meat and fish dishes
After a busy day, you probably want to eat something delicious to replenish energy. To do this, order some meat, which occupies a special place in the Danish cuisine. Among the most popular recipes we note:
- dried lamb;
- fried pork with red cabbage;
- smoked bacon;
- veal schnitzel;
- pork ribs in beer;
- chicken marinated in pineapple juice;
- fried liver with onions;
- vegetables with bacon - fat;
- pork with apple and prunes;
- a chopped beef shovel.
You should also eat local fish and seafood dishes. Especially good for local cooks:
- flatfish in Scagene;
- smoked, salted and pickled fish of different varieties;
- shrimp salad-cocktail;
- rolls of eels;
- fried salted herring;
- crabs.
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First courses, side dishes and snacks
In the kitchen of Denmark, as in other countries, it is impossible to imagine breakfast, lunch or dinner without light, healthy and vitamin-rich snacks, as well as side dishes, giving a special taste to culinary masterpieces of meat and fish. Danes adore side dishes that are served hot: marinated or fried onion, baked or boiled potatoes, hot red cabbage.
Do not shy away from the locals and fresh vegetables on the table, among which are the cucumber, white radish and, of course, greens. Be sure to ask in local catering establishments delicious salads, in which boiled ingredients include such ingredients as cauliflower, beans, mushrooms, beets, peppers, carrots, celery. To the first or second dishes here also often served black rye bread - a favorite product of the Danes. Especially delicious homemade baked goods with a variety of additives.
A real "highlight" of the Danish menu is wheat porridge with cream. Milk (both cow and sheep) and dairy products are respected here: the inhabitants of Denmark are ready to drink it every day, and among its derivatives, most often they use cottage cheese, cheeses, homemade mayonnaise, kefir, milk soups. Also for lunch is often cooked pea or so-called "spring" soups (based on chicken with the addition of celery, cauliflower, onion, spinach, butter and eggs).
Among all dishes of Danish cuisine a special place is taken by a special sandwich - smorrebrod. This multi-layered local "hamburger" with different fillings, which is prepared so that the fingers lick, almost national pride. It is impossible to list all varieties of smorrebrod: almost every home or cafe has its own cooking recipe. In such a giant sandwich, layers of tomato, cucumber, bacon, herring, butter, cheese, onions, eggs are laid on the bread, abundantly watering it all with sauces and spreading them with various pates. In many Danish cities ( Copenhagen , Odense , Billund , etc.) even special shops are opened, the assortment of which consists only of smorrebrod, prepared according to dozens of recipes. They are also served in some metropolitan restaurants , for example, in Kommandanten.
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Favorite desserts and drinks of Danes
Very delicate and pleasant taste have desserts prepared by Danish hostesses based on berries, which grow almost exclusively in the north. It:
- currant;
- cranberry;
- blackberry;
- cranberries;
- raspberries;
- cloudberry, etc.
Jellies, sweet sauces, compotes, jams, jelly are so worth it to try - and then you will want to return to Denmark more than once. Also from berries make stuffing for pies and cakes and even add as a seasoning in soups and porridges. Traditional local desserts are apple pie with a layer of currant jelly and berry soup with cream. Baking here, too, do not disdain: yeast pancakes or wheat cakes sprinkled with cheese crumbs are frequent guests in the menu of local cafes. In addition, the Danes adore the famous Danish buns, which they themselves call "Viennese bread" - it was the confectioners from Vienna who brought this recipe to the peninsula in the XIX century.
Evenings in the north are quite long, so people often take them for a shot of something alcoholic. In the national cuisine of Denmark it can be liquor, home herbal schnapps or beer. In honor of the feast , a warmed wine is usually served to the table, to which spices give a special spicy flavor. A family drink is milk with the addition of all sorts of spices, which are drunk in the morning, like coffee.
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What do tourists need to know about meals in hotels?
The order of the day in terms of meals in Danish hotels is significantly different from ours. So, from 7.00 to 10.00 in hotels serve an early breakfast, which is usually a buffet. From 12.00 to 14.00 a meal with local residents is considered breakfast, although we have this lunch. The dinner itself will be offered to the guests rather late: from 18.00 to 21.00. But the dinner is taken very late: according to the Danish traditions , only cold dishes are served to it.
As a rule, various light snacks, pastries and side dishes are prepared for early breakfast, the main fish and meat dishes are an integral element of the breakfast itself, and soups and cereals will be, as we do, for lunch. Dinner is usually from the above dishes of your choice. Danes use dairy products and famous sandwiches at any time of the day, as well as non-alcoholic drinks.