lutefisk
/ˈluːtəˌfɪsk/
noun
- A traditional Scandinavian dish made from dried whitefish that has been soaked in a lye solution, then rehydrated and cooked.
- Lutefisk has a very mild flavor and a jelly-like texture.
- Some people love lutefisk, while others find its preparation and smell off-putting.
- Many families serve lutefisk during the Christmas holiday season.