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Hákarl (fermented shark)

A plate of hákarl, Icelandic fermented shark, garnished with red onion slices and red shavings.

Description

A black plate contains chunks of hákarl (fermented shark), a traditional Icelandic dish. The meat has a pale, slightly translucent appearance, coated in a creamy sauce, and is garnished with thinly sliced red onions and red shavings.

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