Swedish cuisine

Swedish cuisine is characterized by its hearty, comforting dishes, with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients and simple preparation methods. Traditional Swedish food includes meatballs (köttbullar), herring, and rye bread. Fish, particularly salmon and herring, is a staple, often pickled or smoked. Other iconic dishes include gravlax (cured salmon), the open-faced sandwich smörgås, and Swedish pancakes (pannkakor).