The three provinces of West Sweden: Dalsland, Bohuslän and Västergötland, each have their own local traditions when it comes to food, but one common element is the high-quality natural ingredients.
One of the many reasons to visit Gothenburg is definitely the food. Gothenburg is known for its fine, locally produced ingredients and top-notch restaurant life. Several of Gothenburg’s chefs have won the national distinction, “Chef of the Year”, which is apparent in the city’s wide selection of restaurants. Not only are you treated to culinary experiences, but also fine service and a great atmosphere.Raw ingredients from mother nature are typical for West Sweden. Seafood and shellfish are popular along the Bohuslän coastline, and many feel that sitting on the edge of a dock on a sunny day, eating fresh shrimp right out of the bag from the fish monger is the high point of their holiday. DALSLANDDalsland has plenty of game, such as moose and deer, but even something as unusual as beaver. From the lakes come whitefish, pike and perch. Cultivated game fish is popular and is sold fresh and smoked. In the summer and autumn when the woods are full of wild mushrooms and berries, these, too, naturally end up on the dinner table.VÄSTERGÖTLANDVästergötland is about fish – smoked fish from the big lakes, Vänern and Vättern. To this we can add cheese making in Falköping. The area around the town has the highest cow population in Sweden.BOHUSLÄNTraditional provincial dishes include the Bohuslän äggost (egg cheese) – a heavy dish which is usually eaten as a dessert. In the past it was common for farmers to eat äggost for breakfast – and then with a side dish of pickled herring. Local restaurants »
Several of Gothenburg’s chefs have won the national distinction, “Chef of the Year”. In the summer and autumn wild mushrooms naturally end up on the dinner table, especially in Dalsland. Västergötland is about fish – smoked fish from the big lakes, Vänern and Vättern. Try the "äggost" for breakfast in Bohuslän – and then with a side dish of pickled herring.
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