Sölter
Sälter is a traditional Swedish method of preserving fish and other perishable foods through the use of salt. The term "sälter" derives from the Swedish word "salting," reflecting the process of applying salt to extend the shelf life of fresh products. Historically, sälter has been an essential technique in Scandinavian cuisine, especially in coastal communities where fishing was a primary livelihood.
The process involves coating or soaking fish, such as herring, salmon, or cod, with salt to inhibit
Sälter is valued not only for its preservation capabilities but also for the flavor it imparts. The
In contemporary cooking, sälter continues to influence Nordic culinary traditions, and salted fish products are exported