Hi Anthony,
Great question – but also a tough one! Surstromming is enough of an overpowering experience, that I don’t think there’s many things it could be prepared with, which might explain the lack of recipes to be found!
As for a replacement for tunbrod: I would say either matza crackers (or similar flatbread crackers), or pita bread, or even naan. (Tunnbrod comes in soft and hard; the more common being hard).

I would say the best way to enjoy it the first time is with some sort of flatbread, with boiled potatoes, sour cream, and sliced onions. From there, let your chef’s creativity be your guide!

Oh yes – and make sure you open the can outside. It will stink up your house for weeks if you open it inside!

http://www.goodfoodrevolution.com/surstromming/

great to hear from you. The north of Sweden is still a paradise, I guess, I have never been north of Stockholm.

Your food descriptions are marvellous. Good fun to read and inspiring!

;-))

Yes, Durian – I couldn’t quite get into. People say if you get beyond the smell, the taste is to die for…I personally didn’t think it was worth it!
Now, the Durian’s cousin mr. Jackfruit – I can get into. The smell is much more mild, and it tastes like Juicy Fruit gum!