Every country has different specialties, so every country has different tastes. But for most people, the favorite tastes are nothing more than sweet, sour, spicy and salty, and very few people would like to eat something bitter and smelly. But there is one cuisine that is known for its ? infamous? is known to the world, it is not because of how delicious it is to eat, but because it is really stinky, the degree is comparable to ? Biochemical weapons? But in fact its country of origin, Sweden, is not the canned herring directly open cans, but also to be processed. And in addition to canned herring, herring itself is a popular ingredient in Europe.

In Sweden, there is also a specific festival for herring, this festival is dedicated to tasting canned herring. Swedes eat canned herring, not directly eat, but have a specific eating method, first to the outside of the house to open the can of herring, pour away the soup inside, and then take out the herring, and then the herring skin, guts, bones, and so on, and then put the fish meat smeared on pancakes, plus potatoes, onions or some butter, rolled up to be able to eat. This way of eating is more common in the region, and the locals are particularly fond of it.

As a traditional Swedish delicacy, the production of canned herring is increasing every year, but in fact it was invented at the beginning to save money. People felt that pickling fish was very expensive in terms of salt, so they thought of using natural fermentation, so that they didn't have to use too much salt when pickling the fish. This is why canned herring becomes so sticky and juicy after fermentation, and tastes extremely smelly.

In fact, it's not just Sweden, but also in the Nordic region, where people have an extraordinary love for herring. Because herring grows in the cold sea water, the body fat is very rich, if not pickled if the taste itself is very fresh and sweet, and rich in protein. It is said that the rise of the Dutch empire and herring is inseparable, in the 14th century, the Dutch population is not even a million, but at that time there were 200,000 people engaged in the fishing industry, catching the most is the herring, which provides a source of livelihood for one-fifth of the Dutch people. Even in European history, wars broke out over herring fisheries in several countries, including the Netherlands, Britain and Germany.

Besides Sweden, other countries, such as the United Kingdom, have different ways of eating herring, such as the United Kingdom made herring into herring salad. This herring salad is the herring head up, inserted in the dough, and then baked into a pastry, I think many people have heard of this famous British dish? Stargazing.

And the Netherlands, too? herring? among the fans, hosts a herring festival, also known as the? Flag Festival? , and it is usually in the waterfront area that this lively celebration takes place. During the festival, people eat the herring raw, pickled and served with onions, or in a more elaborate way, by holding the tail with their fingers and eating the whole thing in one big bite, with the head facing their mouths.

In my opinion, even if it is the same ingredient, each country has a different approach. In the case of Sweden, they are known for ? Stink? Famous; the United Kingdom is to maintain a consistent? dark cuisine? style; the Netherlands is bold, directly eaten raw? In addition to these countries, other European countries such as Russia, Germany, etc. also like to eat herring, but in contrast, their eating method is more conventional, basically is to use pickled herring with some bread, vegetables together. I wonder if you have ever eaten herring? Do you think you can accept these fancy ways of herring? Welcome to discuss together in the comment section!