We could all save a little money if we ate like the Norwegians do . As theBBCreports , the Scandinavian country ’s humblematpakkeis not just a meal , but a way of life .
Amatpakke(pronouncedmaad - pukk - eh ) is a packed lunch that often contains a stack undefendable - brass sandwich with layer of fish , meat , or cheeseflower on several thin slice of whole - straw lettuce . Sandwiches wrap up in sheepskin composition — sometimes with substance like " ha ' en god dag ! " ( have a good daylight ) pen on top — are a common sight in schooltime cafeteria across the country .
This national tradition continues well into maturity , with many proletarian - bees choosing their tried - and - trustedmatpakkeover fastfood . ( The fact that Norway has themost expensiveMcDonald ’s arm in the populace , where a Big Mac repast will set you back $ 23 , might have something to do with that . )
In fact , the Norwegians take theirmatpakkeso seriously that 30 percent of citizen have add one on a plane in their hand baggage , according to an Expedia sketch of 4000 multitude that was spot by Norse news siteThor News .
While it ’s certainly practical and pragmatic , the averagematpakkeisn’t exactly a foodie repast . " In Norway , you ’re not supposed to search onward to your dejeuner , " Ronald Sagatun , who race a YouTube channel about Norwegian culture , says in avideo . " It ’s kind of a strict thing . It ’s easy to make , comfortable to carry around , gentle to eat , but it should be a disappointment . "
So why do so many Norwegians continue to pack such a specific lunch if it ’s not particularly tasty ? Part of the explanation is that it ’s rooted in Norwegian tradition , history , and refinement . According to Thor News , the tradition dates back to the ' 20s , when the politics inaugurate a free " Oslo Breakfast " to schools in the uppercase in an effort to further healthier eating habits . The government lacked the necessary funds to inclose the project across the nation , but many family started preparing the meal at home . It consisted of two to three cupful of milk , half of an orchard apple tree or orange , dry biscuits , and a granary loaf of bread with butter and whey cheese .
Nowadays , thematpakkeis viewed as a agency of being resourceful , sovereign , and responsible — and it ’s unlikely to go away anytime soon .
[ h / tBBC ]
