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The Holy Fish

Season 1 Episode 109

Andreas visits the coastline of Helgeland in northern Norway, where the mystical and delicious halibut makes its home among the islets and skerries. Andreas demonstrates how different cooking methods can elicit different flavors and textures from the fish. Dishes include: the smoked Greenland halibut; pickled halibut, baked halibut; and finally, pan-fried halibut served with veal demi-glace.

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City of Gastronomy
26:59
Christer samples Trondheim’s finest local produce and visits the iconic Britannia Hotel.
Autumn Apple Treats
27:00
In Hardanger, Norway’s apple county, Christer tastes local ciders and bakes apple cake.
South Sami Delicacies
26:54
Christer ventures into Majavatn, the heart of the Sami People’s cuisine and culture.
Stone Upon Stone
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Chef Christer travels to Bamle in Eastern Norway and cooks with a handmade stone oven.
Island Treats
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Guest host and chef Ida Gran-Jansen visits rich fishing grounds on Norway's west coast.
Grain for Food
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Andreas visits Sokna in Eastern Norway — where wheat, barley and rye are all grown.
A Treat for the Holidays
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Andreas visits Savalen in Eastern Norway, where he makes some of his Christmas favorites.
Danish Influences
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Andreas joins a pack of hunters in Aalborg, Northern Denmark, and crosses over to Norway.
Southwards Along the Coast
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Andreas travels along the coast of Western Norway, before continuing on to Denmark.
Southern Ways
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Andreas visits Cardamom in Kristiansand, Southern Norway to cook with foraged ingredients.
Packed School Lunch
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Andreas heads to Geilo in Eastern Norway to investigate the typical packed lunch matpakke.
Fairytale Land
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Andreas travels to Ringerike in Eastern Norway, the land of fairytales and historic farms.
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