Surströmming' – the rotten herring that Swedes love
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Never has fermented fish smelled so bad but tasted so good. Find out when and where to eat 'surströmming', and how to do it like a local.
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Surströmming: The Iconic Swedish Dish That Smells Like Rotten Eggs
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Surströmming is famously disgusting. Here's all we know about it
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Surströmming - Wikipedia
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I love Surstromming, Funny Swedish Fermented Herring, Challenge, Original Willow Days | Sticker
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Sweden's Fermented Fish
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Roda ulven Surstromming - 300g surstromming Challenge
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SURSTRÖMMING - THE OFFICIAL STORE - Surströmming
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Typically Swedish: Surströmming - Home Sweet Sweden
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What does surströmming smell and taste like? - Lola Akinmade