Denmark
Pebernødder (Pepper Nuts)
Pebernødder
Danish Christmas cookies made small and round with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
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Denmark
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Peberrodssovs
Horseradish sauce, classic with boiled beef and fish.
Denmark
Persillesovs (Parsley Sauce)
Persillesovs
A Danish creamy white sauce with fresh parsley, served with stegt flæsk and fish
Denmark
Pickled Herring
Curry herring
Danish pickled herring in a sweet-sour vinegar and onion marinade, commonly served on rye bread.
U.S. Virgin Islands
Red Grout
Danish-influenced dessert made with guava fruit boiled with sugar and tapioca to a gelled firmness; served with sweet cream, though Cruzans prefer canned milk flavored with sugar and vanilla; traditionally served on Transfer Day, March 31, commemorating the 1917 transfer from Denmark.
Denmark
Rejer (Shrimp)
Rejer
Danish cold-water shrimp, boiled and served on rye bread with mayonnaise and lemon, a smørrebrød staple. A national and coastal classic, sweet and delicate, a summer and harbor treat, a shellfish.
Denmark
Remoulade
Rémoulade
A Danish creamy, tangy sauce with pickles, capers, and curry, served with fish, meat, and fries
Denmark
Risalamande
Danish Christmas rice pudding folded with whipped cream, vanilla, and almonds, served with hot cherry sauce.
Denmark
Risengrød (Rice Porridge)
Risengrød
A Danish warm rice porridge with cinnamon, sugar, and butter, a Christmas and Lillejuleaften tradition
Denmark
Rodbedesalat
Rødbedesalat
Beet salad with apples and horseradish.
Denmark
Roget Aal
Røget ål
Smoked eel, a classic smørrebrød topping.
Denmark
Rugbrød (Rye Bread)
Rugbrød
Denmark's dense, dark sourdough rye bread, the base for smørrebrød and a daily staple.
Denmark
Rygeost
Smoked cheese from Funen, one of Denmark’s oldest cheeses.
Denmark
Rødbeder (Pickled Beets)
Rødbeder
A Danish pickled beetroot, sliced and served on smørrebrød with liver pâté
Denmark
Røde Pølser (Red Sausages)
Røde pølser
A Danish red-skinned pork sausage, served in a bun with ketchup, mustard, remoulade, and fried onions, a street icon.
Denmark
Rødgrød med Fløde
A Danish red berry pudding of strawberries, raspberries, red currants, and rhubarb, thickened and served cold with cream. A national and summer classic, a traditional and beloved pudding, a dessert, a classic.
Denmark
Rødkål (Red Cabbage)
Rødkål
A Norwegian sweet-sour red cabbage, served with ribbe and Christmas dinners, a festive and daily staple. A national and Christmas classic, a tangy and sweet side, a traditional and colorful cabbage, a side dish.
Denmark
Smørrebrød
Open-Faced Sandwich
Danish open-faced sandwiches on dense rye bread with carefully arranged savory toppings.
Denmark
Sol Over Gudhjem
Bornholm open-faced smørrebrød with smoked herring and a raw egg yolk "sun".
Denmark
Spandauer
A Danish round pastry filled with custard or fruit jam, topped with icing, a wienerbrød favorite
Copenhagen, Denmark
Sportskage (Sports Cake)
Sportskage
A Danish signature cake from Conditori La Glace with nougat, whipped cream, and a macaroon-almond base, a Copenhagen classic. A national and bakery icon versatile and elegant cake, a nougat and cream dessert, a cake, a delicacy.
Denmark
Stegt And (Roast Duck)
Andesteg
A Danish roast duck stuffed with apples, prunes, and herbs, a Christmas Eve tradition, served with potatoes and gravy
Denmark
Stegt flæsk
Denmark's national dish: crispy fried pork belly strips served with boiled potatoes and parsley sauce (persillesovs). A hearty and beloved classic, a national icon, a comfort and daily dish.
Denmark
Stegt Gås (Roast Goose)
Stegt gås
A Danish roast goose stuffed with apples and prunes, a Christmas Eve tradition, served with potatoes and gravy
Denmark
Stegt Laks (Fried Salmon)
Stegt laks
A Danish fried or grilled salmon fillet, served with potatoes, dill, and remoulade
Denmark
Stegt Roedspaette
Stegt rødspætte
Pan-fried plaice with lemon and butter.
Denmark
Stegt Sild (Fried Herring)
Stegte sild
A Danish fried herring, breaded and pan-fried, served on rye bread with remoulade and onions. A coastal and street staple, crispy and savory, a national and smørrebrød classic, a daily and harbor dish, a fish, a topping, a delicacy.
Denmark
Stjerneskud
Two plaice fillets with shrimp, caviar and dressing on rye.
Denmark
Tarteletter
Danish pastry shells filled with creamy chicken and asparagus, served warm as a savory dish.
Denmark
Tebirkes (Poppy Seed Bun)
Tebirkes
A Danish oblong pastry covered in poppy seeds, filled with remonce or custard, a bakery and breakfast staple
Denmark
Tuborg
A Danish beer brand, a pilsner and national staple, brewed since 1873 and known for its Christmas brew.
Denmark
Vaniljekranse (Vanilla Wreaths)
Vaniljekranse
Danish Christmas cookies shaped as buttery vanilla rings with a crisp crumb.
Denmark
Varme Hveder (Warm Wheat Buns)
Varme hveder
A Danish spiced cardamom wheat bun, served warm on Store Bededag (Great Prayer Day), a national and seasonal classic.
Denmark
Wienerbrød (Danish Pastry)
Wienerbrød
Denmark's iconic laminated, buttery, flaky pastry, the national and daily staple.
Denmark
Æbleflæsk
A traditional Danish dish of fried pork belly with apples, thyme, and sugar, served on rugbrød. A Funen and regional specialty, a pre-Christmas buffet classic, sweet-savory and rustic, a national and home dish, a traditional and hearty dish.
Jutland, Denmark
Æbleskiver
A Danish round, spherical pancake ball, fried in a special pan and served with sugar and jam, a Christmas and market classic