Founder of Nordic Waffles, Stine Aasland, reveals that in Norway, waffles aren't just a breakfast food. They are eaten at all hours of the day, most often as a snack. Waffles are a part of milestone experiences like weddings and birthdays, or the more casual treat served when calling on a friend. No matter the occasion, waffles embody the Norwegian culture of "koselig" or coziness.
Learn more about this culture-making treat and the unique regional toppings along with chef Yia Vang in this episode of Relish.
Get Stine Aasland’s waffle recipe here:
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Relish shares stories of cultural heritage in Twin Cities communities through the universal language of food. In each episode, host Yia Vang (Union Hmong Kitchen) takes viewers inside the home kitchens of local chefs as they serve up an ingredient or dish that has personal and cultural meaning to them: on.tpt.org/2NN50XF
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Chapters
00:00: Norwegian cuisine is more than lefse and lutefisk
00:10: What is “koselig” and how does it relate to waffles?
1:00: First step to making waffle batter is eggs
1:05: Where do you find waffles in Norway and when do you eat them?
1:32: Secret to a good waffle batter is whisking
2:18: Secret to a good waffle batter is creating harmony with ingredients
2:34: Cardamom in Scandinavian culture is the cozy taste
3:00: The love in a waffle recipe is this ingredient
3:36: Waffle nostalgia
4:02: Traditional Norwegian waffle toppings by region
4:10: Northern Norway tops their waffles with eggs and caviar
4:10: Trøndelag tops their waffles with Jarlsberg cheese
4:25: Favorite Norwegian waffle toppings country wide are gjetost, also known as Norwegian’s peanut butter, butter and sugar, and sour cream and sweetened berries
5:13: How to eat a Norwegian waffle