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Taste of Norway: Saltfish delights food tour 

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Servers, dressed in Saltfish from Norway-branded aprons, serve up delicious samples to eager passersby during the Norwegian Seafood Council’s “Taste of Norway: Saltfish Delights” food tour on Friday, September 13, 2024. The tour kicked off at UDC Orange Park in Downtown Kingston and Half Way Tree Transport Centre, offering a flavorful introduction to Norwegian saltfish fused with local Jamaican spices. (Photo: Contributed)

The Taste of Norway: Saltfish Delights pop-up event, hosted by the Norwegian Seafood Council, made its first stop at UDC Orange Park in Downtown Kingston on Friday, September 13 and the second stop at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre. 

The event showcased the versatility of saltfish from Norway with an array of unique and innovative dishes, served to welcoming passersby.

(Left) Ørjan Olsen, Director for the Caribbean and Mexico for the Norwegian Seafood Council, shares a light conversation with an elderly gentleman during the Downtown Kingston leg of the “Taste of Norway: Saltfish Delights” food tour. (Photo: Contributed)

Servers, donned in Saltfish from Norway branded aprons, handed out food samples, offering a true taste of Norwegian saltfish infused with Jamaican culture and flavours.

Throughout the day Burgerman kept the vibe going with a live broadcast on Edge FM.

Dancers added vibrant entertainment and competitions and giveaways created an immersive cultural experience.

(Left) Whitney Walcott, Chef and Owner of Whitney’s Kitchen Limited, chats with a patron savouring the unique saltfish dishes she prepared for the “Taste of Norway: Saltfish Delights” pop-up event, hosted by the Norwegian Seafood Council. (Photo: Contributed)

The Saltfish from Norway Pop-Up tour aims to highlight the culinary bond between Norway and Jamaica, through seafood.

A delighted passerby enjoys his sample at the “Taste of Norway: Saltfish Delights” pop-up event at UDC Orange Park in Downtown Kingston. (Photo: Contributed)

Interesting saltfish dishes at the pop-up events included cold saltfish salad on crackers, saltfish fried rice with scotch bonnet sweet and sour sauce, and curry saltfish with pressed plantain.

Patrons flash bright smiles as they receive their free saltfish dish samples during the “Taste of Norway: Saltfish Delights” pop-up event in Downtown Kingston. (Photo: Contributed)

These allowed guests to explore new ways to enjoy this beloved staple from a source where health and sustainability are key priorities.

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