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May 12, 2016 / 3:38 PM

Here is the menu for Friday's Nordic state dinner at the White House

White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford shows the main course for the Nordic leaders State Dinner during a press preview in the State Dining Room of the White House on May 12, 2016. President Barack Obama will host the leaders of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden on Mary 13, 2016. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

1 of 6 | White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford shows the main course for the Nordic leaders State Dinner during a press preview in the State Dining Room of the White House on May 12, 2016. President Barack Obama will host the leaders of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden on Mary 13, 2016. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo

On Friday, President Obama will host an elaborate State Dinner at the White House for five Nordic leaders. The prime ministers of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and the the president of Finland will attend.

White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford created a menu of Scandinavian delicacies and American favorites for the 12th official state visit of the Obama presidency.

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Demi Lovato will perform for the honored guests.

Appetizer

Canapes of Chicken and Waffles and Aquavit Seafood Cocktail

Salad

Tomato Tartare with Cardamom Yogurt, Micro Lettuce and a Citrus Vinaigrette Paired with Grgich Hills Fume Blanc "Estate" 2013

Main Course

Salt-cured Ahi Tuna with Pickled Young Radish and Watermelon Juniper Granite Paired with Trisaetum Dry Riesling "Estates" 2014

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Hot Kale salad and Thyme Dumplings Paired with RDV "Rendevous" 2010

Dessert

Caramel Almond Mille-feuille with Vanilla Bean Chantilly and Lingonberry Cream

The menu is set for the Nordic leaders State Dinner during a press preview in the State Dining Room of the White House on May 12, 2016. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

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White House Executive Pastry Chef Susan Morrison's also created a handcrafted fishing boat made of gum paste and chocolate surrounded by miniature pastries. The showpiece dessert is meant to celebrate the thriving fishing industry between the U.S. and Nordic countries.

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