In preparation for a new season of the Smörgåsbord Podcast, we're reliving some old episodes of the show.

 

This week, we look back at the time when Angel and Mik how people in Iceland turn the poisonous Greenland shark into a tasty treat called Hákarl!

 

In today’s episode of Smörgåsbord, Angel and Mik talk about Hákarl, fermented shark in Iceland! Birthed from traditional Icelandic preservation techniques and finding ways to eat anything they see, Hákarl is a process of fermenting a poisonous shark to make it edible. If you dare eat it.

 

In other news, Angel teaches some protips on eating at Denny’s for your birthday. They try to justify Greenland sharks as pandas of the sea. And they talk about their fascination with Iceland and the many bananas in the country. The fruit. 

 

00:00 Opening Song 

00:38 Show introduction

01:25 What’s in your palette?

04:00 What is Iceland?

06:31 Iceland facts!

11:24 Icelandic cuisine

21:20 Traditional Icelandic food

22:09 What is Hákarl?

25:58 How to make Hákarl

29:13 The kinds of Hákarl

30:12 How to eat Hákarl

30:47 What is Thorrablot?

34:48 Is it healthy?

35:56 Is it good?

  

Resources from today’s episode:

Wikipedia

“Thorrablot” by Promote Iceland

“Hákarl” by Atlas Obscura

“Hakarl: The Icelandic Fermented Shark” by Ragnheidur

“Where is Iceland located” by Arctic Adventures

“7 Dishes You Have to Eat in Iceland” by Claire Volkman

“Icelandic Food & Cuisine – 15 Traditional dishes to eat in Iceland” by Alex Waltner

“What You Need to Know About Icelandic Cuisine” by Katie Hammel

 

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