Hákarl
Hákarl is a traditional Icelandic food made from Greenland shark meat that is fermented and then dried, producing a distinctive…
Weird Fermentation (10)
Foods whose story turns on fermentation, aging, curing, or another preservation method. The process shapes what makes each food distinctive, such as its flavor, texture, smell, history, or role in local life.
Surströmming
Surströmming is a traditional Swedish food made from Baltic herring that is salted and allowed to ferment, producing one of…
Natto
Natto is a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans, famous for its sticky strands, distinctive aroma, and bold, savory…
Casu Marzu
Casu marzu is one of Italy's most controversial traditional foods. Originating in Sardinia, this unusual cheese is known for containing…