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Surströmming

Fermented herring.

15 minutes
Serves 4
Main

Instructions

  1. 1

    IMPORTANT: Always open the can of Surströmming outdoors. Submerge the can in a bucket of cold water and pierce the lid underwater to safely release the pressurized, pungent gas.

  2. 2

    Open the can fully, remove the fermented herring, and rinse them gently under cold water. Cut off the heads and carefully fillet the fish, removing the spine and skin.

  3. 3

    Flake the potent pink meat into small pieces.

  4. 4

    Lay out a piece of buttered tunnbröd. If using crisp bread, break it into serving-sized pieces.

  5. 5

    Layer the warm, sliced almond potatoes over the bread. Scatter the flaked surströmming sparingly over the potatoes (it is extremely salty and intensely flavored).

  6. 6

    Top generously with the finely diced red onion, a dollop of sour cream, and fresh dill. Roll it up or eat it open-faced, preferably accompanied by cold beer or aquavit.

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