A dish that tells its story — Lutefisk reviewed

You can taste history in Lutefisk if you know what to look for. rakfisk fermented trout is an ancient preservation method still enjoyed at Christmas. The gamey and earthy character reflects those layers — dried stockfish doesn't appear by accident; it came from a specific tradition.

The a Bergen fish market lunch setting made sense of it. You understand the food differently when the context is right. aquavit alongside is part of that story. Some food is just fuel. Lutefisk, properly made, is something more. This version told the story well.