Food in Denmark

Hello everyone, here we are again! I am a bit ashamed to say that since we left Poland I am two pounds heavier. That certainly is because of all the greasy food I have eaten but it was delicious. Time to do some sports this week in Denmark but first we want to discover the Danish cuisine or like the Danes would say: Opdage det danske køkken.

In the beginning the Danish cuisine was rather boring. The food was associated with potatoes and bacon and the cuisine was totally unknown outside the country. It was only in the late 19th century, after the Industrial Revolution, that the cooking techniques have developed and from then there was a wider availability of goods. Those techniques have always been inspired by continental and foreign practises. There are also some imported tropical spices used like cinnamon, numet and black pepper.

The Danish chefs have developed innovative series of gourmet dishes based on high-quality local products. As a result, the provinces and Copenhagen have an unbelievable number of highly recommended restaurants. Several of these restaurants have been awarded Michelin Stars.

In Denmark we can distuinguish three main dishes. We have breakfast and dinner which are typically eaten at home. On the other hand the lunch has to be eaten elsewhere for practical reasons. The lunch often consists of packed food brought from home.

Denmark is best-known for its beers like Carlsberg and Tuborg but real Danes love the imported wine that became popular since the 60s. This country also has a national speciality. They call it smørrebrød, this is an open sandwich prepared and decorated with a variety of fine ingredients. Hot meals are prepared from ground meats such as meat balls.

When you like to have a gastronomic dinner, you have to go to Denmark because of its 21 Michelin Stars and 12 Bib Gourmands. The capital city Copenhagen has 15 Michelin-starred restaurants included the best restaurant in the world, called Noma. You can also eat well without having to spend a large amount of money. Denmark has a number of other restaurants and cafés to get your food. When you prefer something on the go, try the Danish hotdog from one of the many hot dog stands in the streets.