RECIPE:
Bidus
Sami reindeer stew
Reindeer meat, carrots, and potatoes are the main ingredients in this slow-cooked stew, which is often served with sweet bread with raisins.
“Bidus is one of the traditional dishes of the Sami people, served at confirmations, weddings, and other festive occasions.”
Ann-Kristine Bongo
Restaurant Sami Siida in Alta
“Although it's based on a fairly simple recipe, bidus never tastes exactly the same. Its flavour depends on the person making it and the day it's made.”
Ann-Kristine Bongo
Restaurant Sami Siida in Alta
Reindeer spend their whole lives roaming freely in the wild.
They have always been a key part of Sami culture and Sami cuisine. Many Sami people still herd reindeer today, including Nils Henrik Sara at Sami Siida, just outside Alta.
You may get to taste delicious, homemade bidus when visiting a Siida in Northern Norway.
Sitting by the fire in a lavvo and listening to stories about this unique lifestyle is a memorable experience.