A contest to determine Malmö's signature dish has been launched, according to reports. The competition is reportedly organized by Malmö Food Council together with Malmö city. It invites both professional chefs and home cooks to submit recipes.
The dish must be plant-based, with the main ingredient reportedly required to be vegetarian for sustainability reasons. It should reportedly include whole grains, legumes, or root vegetables, be nutritious, use local ingredients as much as possible, and be easy to prepare. The dish must also have a clear connection to Malmö, reflecting the city's diversity, culture, and creativity.
The jury includes Linda Dahl from Malmö Food Council, cookbook author Julia Tuvesson, restaurant owner Sadoo Iskandarani, and Social Democratic environmental councilor Sofia Hedén. The competition is reportedly inspired by a similar initiative in Gothenburg that selected a signature dish last year.