felix738•7mo ago

My Iceland journey proved fermented shark is unfairly hated.

This weird fish is actually pretty good once you get past the smell.

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dylan_smith367mo ago

The ammonia content in hákarl isn't just about smell, it's a chemical taste that lingers. Most of the dislike comes from the aftertaste and the rubbery texture, not just the initial aroma. I tried it at a market in Reykjavik and the burn in the back of the throat is what got me.

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the_emma7mo ago

Did the burn linger long after?

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max_murphy7mo ago

Trying that once was enough for me, my kids' leftover fish sticks have more appeal. Maybe my palate just isn't refined enough.

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