Lutefisk, one of Scandinavia’s strangest dishes - ARNE & CARLOS Christmas special - 2nd advent 2018

Hi everyone!
We are so happy to celebrate 2nd of advent with you! Today we are cooking this very strange dish, which many people either love or hate. It is called Lutefisk and translates to “fish in lye”.
Join us in the kitchen and check out the written recipe on our blog, should you be tempted to try this yourself!
ARNE & CARLOS
Lutefisk one of Scandinavia’s strangest dishes - ARNE & CARLOS Christmas special - 2nd advent 2018.
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[@dianeswanson3152]

My Grandfather came to Minneapolis from Bergen as a young man and we always had lutefisk when he was alive. He ate it the way Arne likes it. Perhaps we should try making it again. Merry Christmas! Enjoy you so much.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You should!

[@mravenwing]

Merry Christmas from a Swedish American. I love lutefisk and so does my Mom.Thank you for the video, and mentioning Ingebretsons in Minnesota. I grew up about an hour away.

[@mravenwing]

I inherited my great grandmother's spinning wheel. The foot pedal was repaired with the lid of a herring box!

[@lesleyalex6953]

I'm sure Molly Yeh made a version on one of her "Girl Meets Farm"" episodes, she has definitely made Lefse. I love learning about Norwegian cuisine from Arne and Carlos and am amazed at how much I have picked up from them. Thanks Arne and Carlos.

[@bmwvintageprincess]

I cannot have enough of you. You both are a joy for me. I watch you until I sleep my husband take my spectacle off and put aside my phone. Day after he told me two men were talking. I laugh and told him that I love watching their videos.

[@ARNECARLOS]

😂

[@ginger31799]

Arne really isn't interested in cooking. Kudos to you Carlos for trying to get him on board. You two are delightful.

[@sherryperry67]

Joyce Ward h

[@ljuls8602]

We tried this and my family liked it-my son said it was the best lutefisk he had ever had. It pays to have friends teach you who know what they are doing!

[@ARNECARLOS]

That is so nice to hear!

[@marybelfordsmith8421]

I love that Arne has his knitting with him in the kitchen! Thanks for the window into your world.

[@smallfootprint2961]

We came from Minneapolis to California, so when my mother found, at the store, this wooden box with heavily salted codfish inside, she was very excited. I remember she soaked it a little while and then can't really remember what she did with it, but I remember we had potatoes, and the next day, she made mashed potato mixed with the leftover lutfisk and fried in a pan.. she called them potato patties. I love it all. You really made some beautiful dishes for us to get to know you better. Perhaps, someday, you'll show us how you make that pancake. It looks wonderful. Hope you enjoyed your great meals.

[@CarolLiege]

My parents from Minneapolis used to winter in Palm Springs, where once a month the Gopher Club had a Scandinavian buffet with lutefisk and other traditional dishes at the Elks Club.

[@lauriefoster1373]

I come from a Norweign family and remember very well all the women in the family bustling around in the kitchen making lutefisk and lefse! I could never get past the smell of the lutefisk but lefse... i love, love,love!,, put a like butter and sugar wrapped in them which we still eat today! Enjoy!

[@maggyhughes6033]

What a pleasure, as always! ❤️❤️

[@christinec1928]

Coming from Trinidad in the Caribbean, we also have a salted cod dish we make often on Sundays and usually at Christmas called Buljol. The cod is soaked to remove the salt, shredded and prepared with chopped tomatoes, onion, oil and hot peppers and eaten on a type of bread. Some people cook it and this looks like a great way to try it. Also, LOVE the heart shaped pot!

[@teresapatterson1253]

Looks very healthy. I love how you work together. Arne has such a contagious smile. Thank you for sharing 💕

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching Teresa!

[@Diana-yj2ko]

You are both "a natural" in the kitchen !! Thanks for sharing another Xmas tradition from your part of the wold.

[@rachelphelps6347]

Never eaten this but I do love fish, so I might! Peas and potatoes, yummy! Love the sweaters and Arne is so cute and funny! You guys are great. I love watching your videos!!

[@vickinestinghearts9367]

My husband’s Swedish family made this Lutefisk when he was younger. I really enjoyed watching the process and options for serving.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you for watching Vicki! Will you try making it for your husband?

[@joyrampant2845]

What a great video thank you 😊 you guys make my day I love these family videos 😍

[@maryhudson3388]

Lutafisk & Lefsa! Yes! Love it

[@Lola-yw8ki]

I absolutely ADORE you both. I look forward every week to your video! This channel has everything. From knitting, sewing, quilting, gardening, decorating, cooking. The list is endless! Your books are priceless to me. I have them all! TYVM for another wonderful stream. Please have an #AMAZING upcoming week! See you next time! Sending blessings to you both!

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thanks for your lovely comments!

[@kristawelch-chapman5463]

Loved this!

[@roz2365]

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for sharing.

[@lc9902]

Delightful and festive!🐟🌲

[@sheridenlomax325]

I'm imagining the aroma 👌

[@sandraribeiro1469]

I loved! 😄

[@missmaryh6932]

You two looked great in those knitted sweaters. You made me laugh,not wanting to touch that fish. The peas potatoes make that fish dish delivery delicious. Thanks for explaining the dish to us. You are both so lovely. Merry Christmas God bless you both

[@franziskacollins7688]

Again, just the pattern on the dishes show, you are designers. Looks like a undone and redone Delfter pattern, blown up into bigger details! Love your cooking shows!

[@erikellis1418]

Ingebretsen's in Minneapolis, Willy's in Ft. Lauderdale, and I believe Scandinavian Specialties in Seattle all have lutefisk available, but it may be a seasonal item only.

[@tracireed2750]

Thanks for sharing guys! Loads of fun.

[@Lamara5292]

As always, you both make me laugh. Enjoy!

[@dianerichard-pierson9269]

Thank you for sharing of yourselves with us. D.

[@pearlcook597]

I love that heart pot!

[@azuki1150]

Yes.blue suits Carlos and green for Arne.Beautiful!!!!

[@EscargoTouChaud]

I love lutefisk. In my family, we eat it in a very simple way; lutefisk with salt and pepper on lefse with butter. It is delicious!

[@susanpatton1748]

Arne cracks me up. Carlos you do a great job. You both make me happy🌲🌲🌲

[@marinamorales5049]

Que rica comida de Navidad 🎄, que el postre quede rico voy a esperar el video, feliz Navidad desde Uruguay 🇺🇾 🎄🎅🎄🎅🎄🎅

[@antoinettemccollum729]

Thank you for sharing your traditions and bringing us into the kitchen with you. Carlos you seem to be a great cook !.

[@adlaiosborn8435]

Merry Christmas to you both and your families!!!

[@marlaleclerc9491]

luv you two

[@debido2u]

It looks amazing! Thank you so very much for sharing your lutefisk dinner with us!!❤️🧶✌🏻

[@Cthecool]

I love you two! You’re both adorable☺️

[@marinawilkinson5840]

Arne is in a mischievous mood today. Ha ha. Sweet child and sensible Daddy work so well together. Love you two. Happy Christmas. Thank you for making so many people happy. 🌹🎄❤️🌟🎄🌹🎄❤️🌟❤️🎄🌹🌟🎄❤️🌟🌹❤️🌟🎄❤️🌹🌟❤️🌹❤️🎄

[@govidgordana2293]

Loved the cooking lesson😘❄️🇨🇦🎄

[@barbd9887]

I love you both❤️. You compliment each other so well, Arne is the cutest ever when he laughs!

[@bonheadcreates6374]

I was watching KZbin to keep me company in the kitchen. I came along your video and I was so surprised... because I was making Lefse.

[@juliannefrankie120]

Love your video. Thank you for going into such detail about the fish dish preparation. I always enjoy learning about different traditions. You two are the best!

[@EmmyMW]

You guys have not only inspired my knitting/crafting but also inspired me to learn more about Norwegian culture. Thank you for sharing how you make this dish!

[@helennorbury9765]

I would love to try that but without the mustard! Thank you once again for letting us into your wonderful home. I just love watching you xxxx

[@janice7467]

Arne, you bring spirit to the kitchen! Delightful video guys, thanks so much.

[@agonz1438]

I enjoyed watching this so much! Love you both and thank you for sharing your time! Warm wishes.

[@lisejackson1463]

What a lovely meal, and I loved the way you worked together. Happy Advent to you both!

[@friendlycowboy]

I just love these guys

[@ARNECARLOS]

Thank you!

[@MINERVARIOSmin_crafts]

Looks delicious

[@elisareynozo9510]

Thank you for sharing you tradition with your viewers. Looks so delicious and Arne’s way of eating lutefisk is also delicious. I always enjoy viewing both of you and look forward to next weeks video!! Elisa 💕

[@rnchimilar]

Thanks for sharing your traditional meals with us. Carlos your hair is so nice and healthy. Arne your giggles are contagious makes me smile keep being you. BrambleKnits 🇨🇦

[@Karenkmc1]

Thanks Happy second day of advent🕯❤️🇳🇴God Jul 🇳🇴❤️🕯

[@kycha1857]

Wow~ ~~~~ good at designing knit and cooking well. What can't you do? This Christmas imitated by this recipe. I'm going to decorate it to be happy. I always admire the various tips that make me happy.^^thanks ARNE & CARLOS 👍👍👍

[@dianehill6126]

Thanks for sharing. I am so hungry now!

[@fairydustbunnies]

I think it all looked amazing! Thank you for sharing that with us! I agree real butter is the way to go. Wishing you the best of this season!

[@memyselfandeye8377]

Love you guys! I bet it is delicious!

[@marianeill6234]

Thank you for sharing of your traditions!!! Loved it!!!! Merry Christmas!

[@morningloryke]

My mouth is watering for the lutefisk yum 😘 Very entertaining podcast thank you!!

[@Photocapturesbyjeffery]

Another wonderful joy filled video. Thanks for putting a smile on my face. I must confess don't believe I will attempt to cook the fish but if I am ever offered some I might give it a try.

[@marywilson6760]

Hi Arne and Carlos. Arne so funny today. Carlos, what more could you ask for in your "Personal Assistant". Arne can do the dishes, clean, set the table and "knit" all done with a smile. A Multi-tasker :-) Love you both. I like fish but sorry not too keen on the look of this fish. Like all other ingredients though.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Mary Wilson Absolutely the best sous chef I could possibly ask for!!! 👨‍🍳 👨‍🍳

[@marywilson6760]

Thanks for the speedy reply. "Yes " ABSOLUTELY"

[@velmafitzgerald1170]

Loved the cooking video, Carlos. You are the best cook I've ever seen. Arnne, you we're so cute. Love you both. MERRY CHRISTMAS.

[@rainbowcreationsbydeniseco7570]

I have never heard of that kind of fish but it looks delicious and I would give it a try.

[@Pattiepies55]

That looks delicious and nutritious . I'm definitely going to try to make it 😍 Thank you so much for sharing your traditional recipes x

[@therockinwomanify]

Looks so good! Eat before your lovely meals gets cold! Thank you for sharing...brings back memories that I haven't thought of since I was a small child :) Peace to you both...

[@alettavanmeurs9185]

That meal looks so delicious, and I loved watching how you cooked everything! And Arne, that was a nice table setting! Looking forward to watching your desserts next week! Have a great week guys!

[@user-zs2hp9pi1x]

Very cool. I hope that dish is tasty

[@kaylemoine1571]

Delightful episode! Lots of fun. I think I would like Arne's way of eating this dinner. Thank you. Happy Advent.

[@somima7795]

Thank you for this wonderful look into your christmals traditions. Carlos you are such a wonderful cook - and Arne is such a sweet helper! knitting and taking kitchen selfies cracked me up haha - Thank you for the smile you bring

[@dorothybolden1542]

Hi my favorite men.....I am not a lover of fish but loved watching you both can't wait till next week desert s yum yum bless you both Dolly

[@user-mw3uv3ii5n]

Looks yummy either way. Thanks

[@elizabethwhite7190]

Looks great to me. I’ve never had lutefisk but I’d certainly love to try it.

[@nmsillygalnflforever3995]

I always wondered what that was. Amazing! Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas!

[@shellyburpee]

I remember watching my Grandma make Lutefisk, the rosette cookies and the filled cones. I have manged to find myself two sets of rosette irons with different patterns on each, at an antique store, but haven't found the equipment for the cones. I'll keep looking, though. Thank you for sharing your celebration with us. PS just got your book, (delivered Friday night) Norwegian Knits with a Twist and am drooling over all the projects. I can't decide what to make first. May your holiday season be joyous and full of love. Shelly

[@irenemacleod5140]

hi guys I love your meal my mother made this meal for us when we were children it brought back memories I could almost smell and taste it thanks for the podcast I can hardly wait for next week see you then

[@zz-by4jb]

Thank you for sharing your Dec. 23rd, Little Christmas Eve traditions. Will definitely try the pea stew. Loving your Advent Sundays. Getting excited for Christmas 🎄

[@donnafink6262]

Once again this is so enjoyable. Not a fish , but I love the interaction between you two and how you complement each others skills/humor. Arne today you reminded me of a darling little mischievous elf. Looking forward to the dessert preparation.

[@RubyCrockettsolitude]

I would be knitting too!

[@BarbOwenDesigns]

I totally enjoyed watching this. I love learning about your traditions. Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas!

[@elizabethvalenzuela771]

I love your videos, they are very relaxing especially your outdoor videos. Your tutorial have made my knitting fun and stress free. Thank you.

[@thomclemmer2443]

enjoy! ...Arne the only person more important than the cook in the kitchen is the dishwasher without the dishwasher the cook would soon have nothing to cook in ...ps the US is not the only country across the seas that is home to many Scandinavians...greetings from Canada the true north strong and free we even sing about it in our National Anthem ...may your holiday candles burn long and bright ...t.

[@mistyblue5312]

Arne that reminds me of a soft fish taco! Carlos as usual is impeccable in everything he does. This was a very informative episode. Can’t wait to see the dessert segment. Two thumbs up!!!

[@neamhai]

I grew up just south of Minnesota, so all I ever heard were horror stories about the "jello" lutefisk. I'm SO glad to hear that it doesn't have to be that way! I love fish, and now you've encouraged me to go find some. Love the sweaters; and Arne - I totally enjoy your laughter!

[@piecefulstitching6367]

Both ways of serving the lutefisk look delicious! Arne, I'm with you on the butter....only the real deal in my house! The table setting was lovely with Carlos' grandma's embroidery and the Christmas balls. It was a fun video to watch.

[@dorindacontreras1094]

You guys are my favorite elves!!! I love your Christmas central!!! I would love to try the lutefisk! I really hope that your advent season is a wonderful one! Much love to both of you!

[@kittykat2858]

Merry Christmas 🙋🙌😺🎄

[@ampm3098]

The heart shaped pot you cooked your peas in is adorable! Bacon makes anything tastes terrific! Lol

[@sarbearcrafty]

I love watching you two in the kitchen! 😍 Arne reminds me of my husband who is also not big on cooking. He is also the one who passes things and puts them away while I cook. You make a good team!

[@Cthecool]

Yes it is like viscous if not done properly. Dear Carlos, You are the Artist in the Kitchen and Arne, seems to be more comfy eating 🍽 and a fiber master! Joining forces You both are a wonderful combination! Mmm that bacon sounds good with the fish and pea stew! I’d like to try that.

[@sherimcdonough663]

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU BOTH!!! THANKS FOR SHARING LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS

[@larryjacobs8956]

My wife Patricia says she LOVES your Blue Fluted!

[@paulaestcourt9184]

Love,love,love you two so much. Carlos as you know Christmas cooking normally is assigned to one person, what I mean each person has a special Christmas recipe. We have 4 children each year we celebrate Christmas at one of our children’s home and we all bring our special Christmas dish. As I was born in North Africa with an Maltese father, Italian mother, and an Australian husband we have a multicultural cornucopia of food and the grand children learn all about grandparents (us) and great grandparents Christmas traditions. By the way the fish looks like baccala, which is one of the dishes we have at Christmas.

[@ARNECARLOS]

Yes, it is the same fish as used for baccala, but we put it in lye for a few days.

[@shirleybeard2318]

I’ve never had the nerve to try lutefisk even though my best friend served it for those who indulged every Christmas. She is gone now and just because of you and in her memory I will give it a go. Thank you for bringing me closer to her with this video. Merry Christmas. ☮️

[@nupsiwulst9946]

I could nearly smell the bacon..... gosh, I am hungry after watching this! 😄❤️

[@francinerollin2184]

Hi Arne & Carlos, that looks good, love your tradition. Here in Canada, on Christmas eve we eat after the midnight mass, meat pie, ham, cold porc roast and many other foods, not all Canadians celebrate that way. I love to hear traditions from other countries. I am looking forward for next Sunday, for the desert recipe. Have a great week. Hugs. Francine

[@alisonmary1443]

I'm a bit of a wimp when trying strange things, I have memories as a child of a Scottish dish that would make me run outside to play for hours. However I am going to make the Lamb with cabbage for Christmas eve. Thank you for sharing your time and traditions, I love it. A warm video can be better than a Dram.

[@friendoblu]

I learned about lutefisk and lefsa about 30 years ago, when I lived in North Dakota. There were so many Norwegian immigrants that it was part of the Christmas celebrations among most of my friends. Thank you for such a clear explanation! @friendoblu

[@rosemarymonty5399]

I lived in Oslo for 3 and 1/2 years. Loved Norway. I bought the blue sweater in Oslo and still have it. In the whole time I lived there I have never had Lutefisk, my husband had seen it in a Julebord but never tried it, nor wanted too.

[@haroulatodoulos1246]

Really enjoyed this video! Thanks for sharing.

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are welcome!

[@traceybrannan5903]

I like your cute heart shaped pot!