Surströmming
Bodarna — Mother recipe · en it
Surströmming is a traditional Swedish herring dish from the region of Bodarna, known for its strong and unique aroma.
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⏱️ 15 min prep + 20 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 4 surströmming herring
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 100 g of potatoes
- 100 g of carrots
- 50 g of parsley
- 100 ml of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon
Method
- Take the surströmming herring and clean them carefully.
- In a heated pan, sauté the garlic and onion in olive oil.
- Add cubed potatoes and sliced carrots to the pan.
- Place the herring on top of the vegetables and bake in the oven at 180°C for about 20-25 minutes.
- While the fish is cooking, prepare chopped parsley and lemon juice.
- Serve the hot fish with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, pepper, and a bit of parsley and lemon juice.
- Enjoy the unique aroma for a memorable culinary experience!
The story
Surströmming has a history dating back to the 19th century, when local fishermen began to traditionally preserve the fish, paving the way for this delicious yet unusual culinary specialty.
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