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Dining in Denmark: From crispy fried pork to flower juice with champagne

Published: Jan. 30, 2021, 4:46 p.m.

When visiting Denmark, you\u2019ll be offered Danish food, and expressing enthusiasm for it will go a long way towards generating harmony with your Danish friends.

The good news is, Danish cuisine offers something for everyone.\xa0

If you\u2019re a carnivore, don\u2019t miss the Danish pork dishes, particularly "fl\xe6skesteg". That\u2019s a crispy, fatty fried pork that\u2019s the official national food.

For people who prefer fish, there\u2019s a great selection in this country surrounded by water. Curried herring and fried plaice are popular, and so are many types of salmon.

Vegans can enjoy a wide choice of root vegetables, wonderful fresh Danish berries, or the sweet elderflower juice that is sometimes blended with vodka or champagne.