1. Swedish Meatballs – Tender, juicy meatballs served in a creamy gravy made with beef and pork, onions, flour, cream, and spices like allspice, nutmeg and cardamom.
2. Gravadlax – Cured salmon that’s marinated overnight with sugar and salt before being thinly sliced and served with a mustard-dill sauce.
3. Herring Salad – A traditional Swedish dish of diced herring, boiled potatoes, apple slices and pickles, with a homemade dressing of sour cream and vinegar.
4. Raggmunk (Swedish Potato Pancakes) – Shredded potatoes that are mixed with milk and eggs, then fried in a pan until golden.
5. Lingonberry Jam – A sweet tart jam made from lingonberries which is traditionally served alongside several Swedish dishes. It’s perfect as a condiment for meats or as a topping on desserts like cakes and waffles.