Explore Norway's delicious side with these vegetarian foods
Norway may not have much on offer for vegetarians or vegans, but there are a few dishes from its local cuisine that will keep you hooked to their flavor. So if you are planning a trip to this panoramic country, here is a list of vegetarian food options that you can easily find in every nook and cranny.
Norwegian Potato Lefse
This dish has a soft texture and tastes appetizing. It is a flatbread-like dish, typically somewhere in between a crepe and pancake, which is filled with potatoes. Locals usually savor it with butter and some sugar or slightly smoked with sour cream and fresh dill. It is a staple dish designed to endure the harsh Norwegian winter, remaining edible for weeks.
Skolebrod
Eat this for a 'sweet' time in Norway. Skolebrod (meaning "school bun") is a roll made of yeasted dough and filled with vanilla custard. The roll is then topped with icing made with local, vegetarian ingredients and dipped in grated coconut. Locals savor it as a dessert or a side snack when hungry during the day. It tastes sweet with a slight citrusy-mint note.
Risgrot
Risgrot is a Norwegian rice porridge that is traditionally a Christmas special but is also enjoyed by locals throughout the year. It is typically made with rice mixed with water or milk and ingredients such as cinnamon, raisins, and vanilla. Owing to its delicious sweet flavor, this can be eaten as a dessert or as a whole meal in itself.
Norwegian Rommegrot
We have another popular porridge dish on the menu but this one is made with milk, sour cream, wheat flour, salt, and butter. Because it is quite rich, dense, and thick, it is often served in small cups and is traditionally prepared during festivals and holidays. You are surely going to love its presentation and flavor. Must try!
