I just found your youtube on this. THANK YOU for showing me the actual way to eat surströmming. I understand why people find the challenge videos funny but I think it's more important to understand and respect people food and the culture surrounding it.
Wonderful video, love seeing someone on youtube respecting culture and food. Just trying new food the correct way with an open mind and respect! Thanks for posting this video :) the combination seems really delicious. Hope i can try someday
Yeah, as much as I love laughing at people eating it straight out of the can and puking their guts out I can say I like that some people show the proper way of eating it. At first I was completely baffled as to how someone could possible eat this, but when you cut away all the stuff that looks like octopus ass it doesn't look that bad. I mean, I love anything pumpkin flavor, but you will never see me cleaning out a pumpkin. I just to as a kid and would gag every time, but I love pumpkin pie, so people have to look at the finished product.
When i was young my father taught us that even if food looks bad, you have to try it, it is polite, and you probably like it. Been living by that, and eaten many local foods all around.
I knew it.. I understand it kinda smelly food but there is always proper a way to cook/eat everything... people MUST do a little research before they try new things...
Considering myself a foreigner to swedish culture and customs, I've been intrigued by "surströmming" for quite a while now, since I've seen a clip on YT about it. Of course it was one of those films, where adult people behave like naive teens and seem to make a competition out of puking noises and disrespect against other nations customs. So I was looking for native eaters on YT and found some good clips where the myth was explained in a chilled way by chilled experts, ie swedish people. What seemed to be important ingredients of the ritual were Beer and Aquavit/Schnaps. You don't mention them, is there a reason? Your method of opening the cans under water and leaving them there for half an hour, I consider a great idea, though. And focusing on how to hold the fish to remove the bones is helpful. Anyway...you made me curious now, so I'll follow you for a while, to learn about your folks. Tummen upp, tack och skål! ❤
I just found your youtube on this. THANK YOU for showing me the actual way to eat surströmming. I understand why people find the challenge videos funny but I think it's more important to understand and respect people food and the culture surrounding it.
I couldn't have said it better.
Wonderful video, love seeing someone on youtube respecting culture and food. Just trying new food the correct way with an open mind and respect! Thanks for posting this video :) the combination seems really delicious. Hope i can try someday
I’m happy you enjoyed the video! I haven’t tried it against since that day, but I’m hoping to again this summer. Hope you get to try it one day!
Yeah, as much as I love laughing at people eating it straight out of the can and puking their guts out I can say I like that some people show the proper way of eating it. At first I was completely baffled as to how someone could possible eat this, but when you cut away all the stuff that looks like octopus ass it doesn't look that bad. I mean, I love anything pumpkin flavor, but you will never see me cleaning out a pumpkin. I just to as a kid and would gag every time, but I love pumpkin pie, so people have to look at the finished product.
When i was young my father taught us that even if food looks bad, you have to try it, it is polite, and you probably like it. Been living by that, and eaten many local foods all around.
I did try it the right way ....you’re right This it really good! Now I eat every month!
Wow! Every month! That's dedication. You must love it!
The production of this video is pretty good
That’s nice of you to say - thank you!
Was wondering, doesn't the fermentation process soften the bone to the point where it can be eaten as well?
People dont care if there are bones in there, but tend to remoe the main boney parts.
They were certainly soft, but I wouldn't say to the point I would eat them!
You can, and some elderly people will still eat them bone and all, but most people remove the backbone and as much of the bones as they can.
Yes, i mean you can eat the bones from pickled fish too. I do it all the time, the boney are soft you can even eat the backbone.
I knew it.. I understand it kinda smelly food but there is always proper a way to cook/eat everything... people MUST do a little research before they try new things...
Loving these Tom xx 👍
Glad you like them!
It's not cheating if it's the proper way to do it...
What is the name of the song? Loved!
Great video but don't forget the aquavit!
Dream location for a house
Such a stunning location!
Hi. What is that bread style?
It’s called ’Tunnbröd’ and it’s usually made from a combination of wheat, barley and rye. Quite typical in northern Sweden!
@@TomasSpragg Thanks for the fast reply!
How much does it actually taste like "fish" ?
so are these cooked or raw yet preserved through salting process?
Raw, but just enough salt is used to prevent the fish from rotting while allowing it to ferment.
Never imagined this would be a topping for a baked potato..
Considering myself a foreigner to swedish culture and customs, I've been intrigued by "surströmming" for quite a while now, since I've seen a clip on YT about it. Of course it was one of those films, where adult people behave like naive teens and seem to make a competition out of puking noises and disrespect against other nations customs. So I was looking for native eaters on YT and found some good clips where the myth was explained in a chilled way by chilled experts, ie swedish people. What seemed to be important ingredients of the ritual were Beer and Aquavit/Schnaps. You don't mention them, is there a reason? Your method of opening the cans under water and leaving them there for half an hour, I consider a great idea, though. And focusing on how to hold the fish to remove the bones is helpful. Anyway...you made me curious now, so I'll follow you for a while, to learn about your folks. Tummen upp, tack och skål! ❤
🤢tried it but nothing can hide that sewer smell from the "fish"