Lutefisk
Lutefisk (prounounced loo-ta-fisk) is a well-known food of Norway and Sweden which consists of white fish soaked in lye, as a preservative. It is edible after multiple rinsings of water to remove the otherwise poisonous lye, and has a jelly-like consistency.
It is usually served with akvavit. It is also very popular in Scandinavian-American areas of the United States, such as Minnesota.
The dish has sometimes subjected Scandinavian-Americans to jokes about the personality traits suggested by serving chemically-treated white fish with a white sauce.
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