fermented herring with a strong connection to northern Sweden
Surströmming is lightly salted, fermented Baltic Sea herring traditional to Swedish cuisine since at least the 16th century. It is distinct from fried or pickled herring.
Key Ingredients
table salt
Clupea harengus
Clupea
Cuisine Type
Swedish cuisine
Components
table salt
Clupea
Dietary Information
✓ Must-try when visiting Sweden
Traditional Sweden cuisine
