lutefisk

American

[loo-tuh-fisk] / ˈlu təˌfɪsk /

noun

Scandinavian Cooking.

dried cod tenderized by soaking in lye, which is rinsed out before cooking.

Etymology

Origin of lutefisk

< Norwegian lutefisk or Swedish lutfisk, equivalent to lut lye + fisk fish

Vocabulary lists containing lutefisk

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Something you’ll see somewhat less in the U.S. is curing with lye, the method behind lutefisk and century eggs.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2023

Most of my Norwegian associations were through my great-aunt Corinne Bonde Ackley, a matriarch of my family, who prepared lefse, meatballs and gravy, lutefisk and other traditional Norwegian fare for every holiday.

From Washington Post • Sep. 20, 2018

For me, it was the lutefisk tacos at the Slippery Pig brew pub.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2016

Aydt, bothered by tensions between Lutherans and Catholics in Williston about 40 years ago, offered his services at the First Lutheran Church’s annual lutefisk dinner in an effort to neutralize differences.

From Washington Times • Feb. 1, 2016

A classic Mexican momism might bear no more resemblance to a Scandinavian one than huevos rancheros do to lutefisk.

From Slate • Jan. 22, 2013

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