How to eat Surströmming

Here is an instructive video on how you are supposed to eat Surströmming (Fermented Baltic herring) without being appalled by the smell.
By the way, if you find a female fish you can eat the roe (and it is good)

[jayyyzeee]

I've seen bombs disarmed with less care.

[magnusfrodin]

When you randomly stumble upon your old math teacher doing a tutorial on eating fish on youtube

[ezza_t]

This is what Youtube should be all about. Just a simple video by a person at home with a camera explaining random things for the benefit of others

[crenshaw]

This dude speaks fluent English, presents Swedish culture, sitting in Polish t-shirt

[RetroCreepy]

Love the amount of time and effort spent eating this small portion of food he describes as "not that bad"

[christopherrobin]

1. Red hut in the back
2. Lots of forest
3. Guy too tall to remain in frame

Sweden confirmed from 1 frame

[karisaarinen]

This is hilarious.. I have Swedish friends, and what this man does in his tutorial is typically so Swedish.
"It's not so bad if you take precautions, don't inhale through nose and hide it into a flatbread, onion and condiments."
I am laughing aloud while I watch this because this is what I love about swedes.. nothing brings them down. They can eat a pile of shite and not only endure it with great stoicism but make it an enviable experience.
My respect, dear Nordic neighbours, you are great people.

[geberlan]

If he was a teacher, I would never fail his class. Such a great way of politeness and usage of speech.

[MWDoom]

YouTube's algorithms must have gone insane. I have no idea how it decided I wanted to watch some random Swedish guy on his small channel provide matter-of-fact instructions on eating surströmming correctly, but I chose to watch it and enjoyed it. It wasn't sensationalized or anything- just an honest instructional video on preparing a strange food item. Kudos.

[devynguitnwr]

Eating something that you need to open 40 feet from where you eat it is hardcore.

[scobes]

I had the pleasure of trying this with wonderful people in Stockholm. I was told that it tastes like life itself. After finishing I agreed with the sentiment in that life can be difficult!😂

[szep]

I am Scottish living in Australia. I think you got it absolutely right with haggis and vegemite comparison. I eat haggis on rare occasion and enjoy it and get exactly what you are saying. I wouldn't try Surströmming though hehe.

[donjonpapi]

I’m too deep in this Surströmming rabbit hole I’ve already watched every tutorial of this stinky fascinating can of fish the only thing left now is to try it myself

[wsxzaq]

I thought the bread is actually a napkin with patterns

[waqqas_the_wicked]

I really like how balanced you are in your explanation; encouraging people to get the best out of a new taste experience, and dismissing the other over exaggerated reaction videos.

[Calley]

People might overlook one of the core reasons why this may look a bit dreadful. He purchased Surströmming fermented in whole. If this was a can of filets, it would be over in 3 minutes. You get the can, go outside in the backyard with a bucket of water. Open the can underwater (I prefer to open it the entire way under water, not just pierce it, it's fine as long as you don't aim to store leftovers, in which case you should store prepared sandwiches, not a can if are smart). And simply take the filets out and put them in your sour cream/potato sandwich.

[adamsymborski]

My dude has three different accents simultaneously.

[EmilioIcardo]

This guy: "It smells a little bit, but it's not so bad"
Rest of the world: "Brueeegleghhhghgh"

[pepsipimpin]

Not even the first time i've watched this video, it seems to pop up on my recommended every couple of months. A relaxing watch every time.

[zvinomnomnom]

I want to eat it with people who are enjoying it. 100% authentic Swedish food culture experience. Thanks for showing us how to eat it properly.