Sweden,
officially called the kingdom of Sweden, is a country of northern Europe,
surrounded by Finland and Norway. This country is connected to Denmark via
bridge tunnel across Oresund. Sweden is the third largest country in Europe
with a total population of 9.7 million. About 85 percent of people in of Sweden
live in the urban areas. Talkingabout the foods of Sweden, they enjoy a very
different taste and style of eating from the rest of Sweden. The foods they eat
are awesome in taste and you will surely love it. Here is a list of foods
enjoyed in Sweden with a great passion among the people.
1.
Lingonberries are just like ketchup and mustard,
also called lingonberry jam. It is very popular among the people of Sweden.
This is widely used to accompany a variety of dishes; almost each and every
dish can be accompanied by the jam. These are sweet in taste, but these are not
used in breads. The people of Sweden can prepare this jam at their home, the
jam is very easy to prepare.
2.
Crispbread is another Swedish food,
which is enjoyed by the people of Sweden very enthusiastically. Along with the
bread and butter, Crispbread is also present in the menu of breakfast. These Crispbread
can be stored for over a year if properly stored. According the health ministry
of Sweden, people should eat at least six to eight slices of bread including
the Crispbread every day. There are some businessmen who have started the
package selling of Crispbread just like the chips and they are making very good
money.
3.
Another dish of Sweden includes
the peas and pancakes. The pea soup and pancakes are enjoyed together, making
them an absolute couple together. Since World War 2 every house in Sweden has
grown eating the pea soup and pancakes. The pea soup and pancakes are also
served with the lingonberry jam on Thursdays.
4.
Sweden is also good with their
sweets, and average family with two adults and two children does can eat at
least 1.2 kilos of sweets every week and mostly on Saturdays. Saturdays are
also called as sweets day.
