Traditional Swedish Food
Swedish cuisine typically has four main sections to each dish: a dairy product, some type of bread, fruit, and a main meat which may be beef, chicken, lamb, pork, or seafood with a potato side dish.
Breads- Swedish cuisine has a huge variety of breads of different shapes and sizes, made of rye, wheat, oat, white, dark, sourdough, and whole grain along with flatbreads. There are many sweetened bread types and some use spices.
Meats- Many of the meats that the Swedes use for their meals do not have to be processed, and the succulent meat can be taken right from the bone and on to your plate. Many meat dished, especially meatballs, are served with a variety of different jams or sauces.
Pastries- Sweden's pastry tradition features a variety of yeast buns, cookies, biscuits and cakes. When enjoyed with a cup of coffee, these sweet treats are very popular in Sweden.
Other Meal Factors- Fruit soups with high viscosity, served hot or cold, are typical of Swedish cuisine. Butter and margarine are the primary fat sources, although olive oil is becoming more popular.
Breads- Swedish cuisine has a huge variety of breads of different shapes and sizes, made of rye, wheat, oat, white, dark, sourdough, and whole grain along with flatbreads. There are many sweetened bread types and some use spices.
Meats- Many of the meats that the Swedes use for their meals do not have to be processed, and the succulent meat can be taken right from the bone and on to your plate. Many meat dished, especially meatballs, are served with a variety of different jams or sauces.
Pastries- Sweden's pastry tradition features a variety of yeast buns, cookies, biscuits and cakes. When enjoyed with a cup of coffee, these sweet treats are very popular in Sweden.
Other Meal Factors- Fruit soups with high viscosity, served hot or cold, are typical of Swedish cuisine. Butter and margarine are the primary fat sources, although olive oil is becoming more popular.
To read more about traditional Swedish dishes and their ingredients, click on the link labeled, "Swedish Cuisine."