lutefisk
food
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Lutefisk is a dish made from dried codfish that has been soaked in a water and lye solution, causing it to swell before cooking. This culinary tradition is part of Swedish cuisine, reflecting the need to preserve food for the harsh northern climate. Other preserved foods common in Sweden include pickled herring, lingonberries, crispbread, and various dairy products. The Norwegian origin of the word "lutefisk" comes from "lute," meaning to wash in a lye solution, and "fisk," meaning fish.12
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