Weirdest recipes in the world: Hákarl

25 May Weirdest recipes in the world: Hákarl

Hákarl is Greenland shark meat that is fermented and dried for months. Its strong ammonia-like smell makes it a challenge for the less adventurous palates.

Ingredients:

• 1 Greenland shark (or similar shark meat)
• Heavy stones for pressing
• Rope for drying

Preparation:

• Bury the shark meat in a hole in the sand, covering it with heavy stones to drain toxic liquids.
• After 6-12 weeks, remove it from the ground and cut it into strips.
• Hang it to dry for several months.
• Finally, cut it into small cubes and serve.

Hákarl is an Icelandic specialty, typically enjoyed with brennivín, a local schnapps, to soften its intensity.