Access to this video is a benefit for members through PBS Passport.
Up Next
Back to Show
New Scandinavian Cooking
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.
Support Provided By
Unlock with PBS Passport
26:21
Andreas visits the wind-blown peninsula of Stad, where boats set sail to catch haddock.
Unlock with PBS Passport
26:21
Andreas examines how fire changed the way people cook.
Unlock with PBS Passport
25:32
Andreas visits the Sami territories of the Arctic.
Unlock with PBS Passport
26:21
Andreas travels to the old fortress town of Fredrikstad in Eastern Norway.
Unlock with PBS Passport
26:21
Andreas visits Geitmyra Farm, the site of his new food culture center for kids.
Unlock with PBS Passport
26:21
Andreas discovers the culture and history behind a well-made sausage.
Unlock with PBS Passport
25:38
Andreas visits the county of Hedmark in Eastern Norway, a region known for big farms.
Unlock with PBS Passport
26:33
Andreas Viestad travels to Vestfold in Southern Norway during the brisling sardine season.
Unlock with PBS Passport
26:32
Host Andreas Viestad explores the rugged coastline of Vesterålen in Northern Norway.
Unlock with PBS Passport
26:32
Host Andreas Viestad visits Hardanger, the “apple orchard” of Western Norway.
Unlock with PBS Passport
26:32
Host Andreas Viestad cooks with one of the most loved Norwegian ingredients — the potato.
Unlock with PBS Passport
26:32
Host Andreas Viestad ventures to the tallest mountain in Norway: Galdøpiggen.