Reindeer is synonymous with Sami culture and life but the Norsemen have certainly cottoned onto the goodness of reindeer cuisine. A dish that is an icon of Norwegian culture is finnbiff or reindeer stew. This rustic meal is perfect for cold Winter nights and packs you with energy for the next day of playing in the snow.

The dish has some unusual methods to create its earthy flavour. No onions or garlic are used (or needed) to enhance the flavour, nor any stock. The one-pot stew cooks fast and doesn’t need thickening.

To make finnbiff, Norwegians use thin reindeer shavings. This can be bought in the frozen food section of the supermarket all year round. You can also get fresh reindeer during the slaughter season in Autumn. Reindeer is also sold as roasts or dried/cured meat off the bone but not as steak. This is because game meat can get a little tough when cooked on a grill.

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