fermented fish
Bacteria-transformed aquatic protein
Fermented fish is fish preserved through bacterial fermentation, producing pungent flavors and strong aromas.
The process dates back millennia as a preservation method before refrigeration.
Examples include Swedish surströmming, Southeast Asian fish sauce, and Japanese kusaya.
The intense smell can be off-putting to the uninitiated: The fermented fish cleared the room when he opened the can.
- ritual offeringGift given in worship
- fermentedTransformed by microbial action
- ManipurIndian state, northeast corner
- briningSaltwater soaking for meat
- proteolysisEnzymatic protein breakdown
anchovy · coastal village · traditional knowledge · Southeast Asian cuisine · curing · rice wine · aging · cured · Korean · amino acids · umami · kimchi · pungent · funky · acquired taste · fishy · salted · preserved
- Acquired Tastesdurian, blue cheese, natto, Marmite, Vegemite
- ancient foodsemmer, spelt, millet, sorghum, lentils
- Khmer foodamok, jasmine rice, sticky rice, rice noodles, papaya salad
- Nordic foodsmorgasbord, lefse, gravlax, kringle, cardamom buns
- preserved seafoodsmoked salmon, salt cod, salted cod, stockfish, dried anchovies
- traditional foodspemmican, bannock, jerky, smoked meat, maple syrup
fermented fishsteamed fish
Seafood cooked by vapor
fried fish · baked fish · raw fish · smoked fish · dried fish