Hákarl is made by burying a Greenland shark in the ground, urinating on it, then letting it ferment for several months...

>Hákarl is made by burying a Greenland shark in the ground, urinating on it, then letting it ferment for several months. It is then removed from the ground and left to hang for several months.

wtf iceland

they are just racist against sharks

The sharks contain a poisonous substance that is neutralized with this treatment. It makes sense if you are living on an island in the middle of the sea and most of your food comes from the sea.

You numb the throat first with 60% vodka so it isn't that bad

d-do they actually urinate on it? never heard that part before

pretty sure the peeing part is bullshit

It's not as bad as everyone makes it out to be
It's like rotten haddock with a strong tang bad but not the worst
Pissing part is made up
They use salt instead

It used to be made that way, but not anymore.

>It's not as bad as everyone makes it out to be
true
nope
pussyboi

Piss contains some chemicals that can be used to start the curing process.
These days? Replaced by using similar chemicals.

more like 45% moonshine

nice. we also used to dig fish in the ground and leave it with salt to cure. i think most countries surrounding the baltic sea did it at some time. now we just do it in the fridge.

i fucking love iceland now btw

First country to recognize Estonian independence :)

we have an honorary square for you in front of our ministry of foreign affairs in tallinn

I have also heard of icelanders getting a free beer in baltic countries and ireland (cod wars)

when 6 pints of lager costs ~5 euros (container return moneiz included) i'd think it's almost free or literally pennies considering your average wages ;)

>when 6 pints of lager costs ~5 euros
shit
and here I am drinking slots classic 33cl that I paid 179kr for

UPP

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First Kalles """""""""""""""kaviar"""""""""""""" now this.

is it healthy to eat urine sharks, though?
I hope Hakarl translates as "Piss Shark"

You were made by me burying my dick in ur moms pucci LMAO