If Denmark is considered the kingdom of fairytales, then in the realm of cuisine, it’s truly a paradise. Can you believe that just in the capital, Copenhagen, there are 13 Michelin-starred restaurants, ranking it highest among the Nordic countries?
Danes take their food seriously, with breakfast being particularly rich and varied, while lunch tends towards simplicity, and dinner is an absolute feast. Danish dinners often feature traditional dishes, mainly meat-based, with a strong emphasis on ambiance and mood. For them, dinner is the taste of home.
Denmark prides itself on using mostly organic ingredients, a concept deeply ingrained in their pursuit of culinary excellence. Their dishes are not large in portion but rather small and exquisite, with a simplicity that leaves a lasting impression.
Breakfast
Danish breakfasts excel in variety, offering a range of staples, beverages, vegetables, fruits, and more.
Danes love their bread, which is a common staple for breakfast. From ingredients like white flour, oats, mixed grains, to rye… and varieties ranging from European-style to American-style and adaptations. It can be said to combine both taste and nutrition. Among them, Danish pastries and rye bread are most popular, with rye bread having lower or even no sugar content compared to pastries, aligning better with the Danish pursuit of health consciousness.
With a thriving livestock industry, milk and cheese are indispensable for breakfast. A slice of rye bread spread with one’s favorite sauce, topped with fish or meat, accompanied by cheese, vegetables, and herbs, followed by a sip of rich milk and sweet fruit, or a bowl of oatmeal filled with plenty of nuts, fruits, yogurt, chocolate sauce, etc. This constitutes a nutritious, delicious, and satisfying breakfast. Of course, Danes with high-quality standards may also shop for their preferred ingredients at supermarkets to create unique new culinary experiences.
