West Iceland - fermented Greenland shark


Grundarfjordur


Grundarfjordur fermented Greenland shark location

This is a local delicacy, or survival food in tough years. Fermentation is a traditional way to prepare this shark meat that removes the poison inside. 

fermented Greenland shark
  

fermented Greenland shark


The residual natural ammonia is still powerful, but the flesh is high in omega 3 oil and various vitamins, mostly served at festivals now (and to tourists). 

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