Poached salmon, called inkokt lax in Swedish, is an light, refreshing and simple summer dish, perfect for picnics and outdoor dining. Dilled mayonnaise is a classic condiment for Swedish poached salmon, but you could easily serve it with a lemon-yogurt sauce, capered sour cream, tartar sauce or hollandaise.
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Inkokt Lax
Pytt i Panna
(Swedish potato and meat breakfast hash)
Like most breakfast hash dishes, Swedish pytt i panna is a great way to use up leftovers from a meat and potatoes meal.
Aquavit
(Swedish herb-infused vodka)
Aquavit, or akvavit, is a Scandinavian spirit that is popular at large celebrations like weddings, Christmas and mid-summer festivals, where it is served ice cold in small shot glasses.
Ärtsoppa
(Swedish yellow pea soup)
Ärtsoppa is a thick yellow pea soup traditionally served on Thursday evenings in Sweden, along with ham or sausages and pancakes with jam.