How to pronounce Biksemad

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈpeksəˌmæð/. In plain English letters that is BIK-seh-mad, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Biksemad?

Biksemad is a main dish of Denmark. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are potato, beef, pork and egg. It tastes savory.

Where Biksemad comes from

Biksemad is one of 19 signature dishes of Denmark on this map.

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Food of Denmark

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