noun
- Plural of lutfisk; a Scandinavian dish of dried fish (usually cod or ling) that has been rehydrated and treated with lye, then cooked and typically served with butter, cream sauce, or mustard.
Usage: Scandinavian cuisine; Often served during Christmas celebrations in Nordic communities; Also spelled 'lutefisk'
Examples
- Many Scandinavian families prepare lutfisks as a traditional Christmas dinner.
- The restaurant serves authentic lutfisks with a creamy mustard sauce.
- My grandmother's recipe for lutfisks has been passed down for generations.
- During the holidays, the Nordic community gathers to share lutfisks and other traditional dishes.
- The distinctive smell of lutfisks cooking filled the kitchen on Christmas Eve.