Considering the culinary traditions of Swedish cuisine and comparing them with the cuisine of other Scandinavian countries, such as Denmark and Norway, it should be noted that it is based on fatty foods - fish and meat. This is due to the presence of fairly long winters in these places, so products that can be stored for a long time are used. In this regard, many recipes of Swedish cuisine do without using fresh vegetables, and the local population is absolutely not familiar with the notion of vegetarianism.
For many centuries a turnip has been used, which in the last century has been replaced by another root crop - potatoes, which appeared in Sweden about two hundred years ago. To enrich the dishes of Swedish cuisine in enough heavy food add cranberry jam.
Nutrition and caloric content are the basis of Swedish dishes
In most cases, the dishes prepared by local chefs are rich, as they contain a lot of fats and sugar. Frying and quenching are most often made using bacon( lard).Very popular in Swedish cuisine and fish dishes. At any Swedish feast the Swedes at first eat snacks such as salted herring, after which they start other types of fish. After they try dishes from fish and other marine life, they change their plates and start eating other dishes.
In the old traditions of the Swedes and hunting, and fishing. The main prey of local hunters were moose and deer, which greatly diversified many dishes of Swedish cuisine.
Desserts and drinks
The recipe for national Swedish cuisine in desserts and sweet dishes is also quite diverse. These are, first of all, muffins, pancakes, biscuits, a variety of pies and cookies with which hot drinks are served. Of the most typical pies - blueberry, with rhubarb and apple. Curiously, pancakes or fritters are not considered a morning meal by the Swedes.
Favorite non-alcoholic drink from Swedes is coffee, alcoholic - whiskey, vodka and beer. According to statistics, Sweden is among the three countries that love coffee. More Swedes drink only the Finns.
About the buffet
Many people know or have heard such a popular expression as a buffet. In Swedish, it is pronounced "smorgasbord."This concept has a fairly long history. Very long time, when the Swedes were going to some feast, inviting guests, they first of all tried to feed all those gathered, so that no one was left hungry. In those days, many guests came from distant places. In order not to torment guests for a long time without food, several dishes were prepared, which could be stored for several days. This is salted herring, potato salads, boiled eggs, sandwiches and chilled meat.
Today, the buffet is designed to accommodate a large number of people, with the organization of self-service. The buffet is eaten sitting or standing, but not at the table itself. This is necessary so that other people can freely approach the table.