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Norwegian Food and Food Traditions
Learn about typical Norwegian food and meals — what do Norwegians eat and when?
Norwegian food culture is simple and practical. Here is what you need to know about Norwegian food traditions:
Norwegian meals
| Meal | Time | What is eaten? |
|---|---|---|
| frokost — breakfast | 07-09 | Bread with toppings, porridge, juice |
| lunsj — lunch | 11-13 | Packed lunch with bread and toppings |
| middag — dinner | 16-18 | Hot food — fish, meat or pasta |
| kveldsmat — supper | 20-22 | Light meal — bread, yoghurt |
Typical Norwegian food
| Food | Pronunciation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| fårikål | /fo-ri-kol/ | Fårikål er Norges nasjonalrett. — Fårikål is Norway national dish — lamb and cabbage. |
| laks | /laks/ | Norsk laks er verdenskjent. — Norwegian salmon is world famous. |
| brunost | /broo-nost/ | Brunost er typisk norsk. — Brown cheese is typically Norwegian. |
| pølse | /pøl-se/ | Vi spiser pølse på 17. mai. — We eat hot dogs on 17 May. |
| matpakke | /mat-pak-e/ | Alle nordmenn tar med matpakke. — All Norwegians bring a packed lunch. |
Cultural tip
In Norway it is always polite to say "Takk for maten" (thanks for the food) after eating — especially at someone else house! The matpakke (packed lunch) is a Norwegian institution — most people bring their own lunch to work and school.
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