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bennyseafbmc t1_j1qhe14 wrote

What is graved salmon?

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Flowerino OP t1_j1qlx5w wrote

It's salmon that's been cured in salt, sugar and dill for a few days in a cool place. The salmon itself doesn't taste neither sweet or salty once its ready for eating though, but it does have a different flavour. I'm not sure how to describe the taste. It's very common to eat this type of salmon in Scandinavia.

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Keffpie t1_j1ri1m2 wrote

In English it's called Gravadlax, which is just literally Swedish for "graved salmon". OP translated it which is mildly amusing, like me showing a picture of a spread of different foods and inviting you to admire my "sandwich table" (smörgåsbord).

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Flowerino OP t1_j1tqoi1 wrote

I am Swedish and we call it gravad lax or gravlax. I translated it because most people would understand salmon but not lax.

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Keffpie t1_j1tslqq wrote

Yes, I figured - except that the preparation of salmon called "gravad lax" or "gravlax" in Swedish is also called "gravadlax" or "gravlax" in English. It's a loan word from Swedish, just like "Smorgasbord".

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Flowerino OP t1_j1ubne9 wrote

I know. But graved salmon is also an acceptable translation.

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