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How does one make the lye solution for lutefisk. What is the lye and dilution amounts? Also where does a person buy the lye? thank you.

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What is Lutefisk?

Norwegian in origin, Lutefisk was first mentioned in the Norwegian literature of Olaus Magnus in 1555. It describes how lutefisk was prepared and eaten. Stockfish must soak in a strong lye solution for two days and two nights (48 hrs), it is then rinsed in fresh water for 24 hours before it is cooked and eaten. It is served with salted butter.


What is the pH scale of lye?

Lye solution is basic.


In what part of Europe would you eat loot-fisk also called lutefisk which is made from stockfish air-dried whitefish and lye?

Scandinavia


What famous food is from Norway?

One well-known Norwegian food is lutefisk, a dish made by soaking cod in lye, then cooking it to a gelatinous consistency.


What are some nonperishable foreign foods?

Lutefisk is a particularly nasty, nonperishable foreign food. This fermented fish, stored in a jar or can, has an overwhelming lye odor, but is considered a delicacy in Norway.


What is lye solution?

Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) in water.


Is lye a solid at room temperature?

Pure lye is a solid at room temperature, but it is usually sold as a concentrated aqueous solution.


What is three letter word for alkaline solution?

Fix


What is lye peeler?

A lye peeler is a device used in canneries to remove the skin from mackerel. The fish is moved through a hot solution of lye and water until the skin is dissolved from the flesh.


How do you use lye to make a basic compound?

Lye is already basic.


What substances dissolve in water to create lye?

Lye is a solution of sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide dissolved in water. Also known as salts.


How will Recover sodium hydroxide from lye?

Lye is another word for a strong alkali, and sodium hydroxide happens to be the most common. If you have lye in a water solution, there is no way you can get the NaOH out of it. But solid lye or solid drain cleaner provides the solid form of the product.