The Worst Dish I've Ever Tasted.. | Bart van Olphen

[@crodher5865]

Ahahahah! This was hilarious ! Well done Bart for trying it. I was lucky to visit Iceland recently, it is such a beautiful country and i loved the arctic char! Had never tried it before, it’s not a fish you commonly find in Italy.

[@Bartsfishtales]

Haha thanks C Rod, happy to have made you laugh. The cod coming from Iceland is very beautiful and tasty. It's just the recipe with the lamb fat that I didn't like. But the fish itself is great! Hope you will get a chance to taste it one day. You can then use my recipe to prepare it ;-) Find it in the box below! Cheers

[@xCharismatix]

Hi Bart, long time fan here, I just wanted to say I have MASSIVE respect for you being honest enough to upload this. Most of the bigger food channels would never have the guts to admit something didn't turn out well. I don't know if you like the taste of land animals, but they are a completely different flavor than fish!! That's just how you live and learn. :)

[@Bartsfishtales]

Thanks Mystic, happy to have shared this now even more! I'm not a picky eater, but just this taste was really not my favourite. Have you ever tried it? You are right about land animals and fish, but I can actually appreciate surf and turf for example. This combo just wasn't for me! Happy to read you've enjoyed the video anyways :)

[@armanddentremont9061]

I am from Nova Scotia, we eat salt cod with pork fat, potatoes and veggies. It was one of the old staples in fishing communities.

[@Bartsfishtales]

Nice Armand, it sounds quite similair! I've been to Nova Scotia for lobster fishing. Cool to read that you have cod-eating-traditions as well. Should've tried it when I was there! Is the dish you describe something you eat often, or more like a festive dish? Cheers!

[@judd42]

Wait what did it taste like? You never articulated the dishes flavor!

[@Bartsfishtales]

Hi Judd, to be really honest it just tasted like it was rotten..so I'll stick to melted butter in the future!;)

[@dwaynewladyka577]

I love lamb. I never heard of lamb fat used in that way before. I've had lamb fat on the meat itself, but never in that way. The cod and the potatoes looked really good. I hope you have a Happy New Year. Cheers, Bart.

[@Bartsfishtales]

Hi Dwayne! I think this is quite a local specialty. I usually really like lamb too ;-) Just go for the cod and potatoes and pour over butter. It's great! I've kicked off the new year in a great way, thanks Dwayne. Hope you did too. Cheers

[@michaellovell1368]

You did what I always do when I visit somewhere. Try an old recipe. They are not always nice, but you have to try it !!

[@Bartsfishtales]

Exactly Michael!

[@robertvdhill367]

Interesting! What did it taste like? Was it too salty, or did the lamb fat have an unusual flavor?

[@Bartsfishtales]

Hi Robert, to be completely honest, to me it tasted like it was rotten..I'll have this lovely Icelandic cod pure or with melted butter next time!

[@teresajenkins9056]

when you watch the videos everyone talks about how wonderful the dish is this was refreshing...that you din't like it

[@beluch2768]

Very funny! There are descriptions of off-putting Icelandic dishes in Arnaldur Indridason's wonderful Krimis. His detective Erlendur likes them, but his boss Marion can't even stand the smell.

[@einarwestlund]

I'm Icelandic and I don't like mör (lamb fat) either. Are you still in Iceland? Favorite meal in Iceland?

[@Bartsfishtales]

Hi Einarsw! Not still in Iceland. To be honest, I loved this dish, just not with the lamb fat on it. Your cod is the best!!!

[@mikelash9251]

I loved him hesitating to shake your hand after you spit the food into it.

[@Bartsfishtales]

Hahahaha good eye.

[@einosig]

as an Icelander, I have a rule to not listen to fishermen and farmers when it comes to cooking!

[@Luke-Emmanuel]

Are the potatoes in iceland yummy? lol. i had potatoes in norway and they were yummy with just salt.

[@garydaniels1341]

Think I'll stick with butter, nice try though. Good fun video, our smoke alarm has gone off many times whilst cooking. Thank you Bart.

[@Bartsfishtales]

Hey Gary, this video then wasn't that much of a surprise to you. This smoke alarm just kept going and going! Regards the dish: yes. Please stick with butter. You will love it then, I'm sure. Cod is such a great fish, it doesn't need much! Cheers and happy cooking.

[@vilhelmhammershoi3871]

Bart you are a valiant man! your face after tasting the cod bathed in lamb fat was priceless. Was it the lamb fat on the fish that put you off? or the fish over night? or?

[@Bartsfishtales]

Hi Vilhelm, it was the lamb fat for sure. The cod is just beautiful in Iceland, it's one of my favourite species. Salting it over night helps to keep the fish firm while poaching it. Really delicious actually! But the lamb fat... that wasn't for me. Would you try it? Otherwise go for my version of this dish with butter! Recipe link in bio. Cheers!

[@vilhelmhammershoi3871]

@@Bartsfishtales Thank you! I shall try your version with butter! You took one for the team!

[@vilhelmhammershoi3871]

@@Bartsfishtales I would have tried it, no questions. One is one someone's home and they offer that. Did they themselves, like it?

[@Bartsfishtales]

@@vilhelmhammershoi3871 They do actually! But they only eat it maybe once or twice a year, as a festive dish. And then always serve the fat on the side so that everyone can decide for themselves how much to put on top ;-)

[@Bartsfishtales]

@@vilhelmhammershoi3871 Haha great, and my pleasure of course ;-)

[@shirleycastle5170]

Interesting way 2 see how others cook seafood. Love the reaction. My smoke detector goes off after every shower. See you next Fishy Friday.

[@Bartsfishtales]

Hahahaha Shirley, you are not kidding are you? That must be quite an adventure each time you have a shower. Maybe put it up somewhere else? Thanks for watching anyway, glad you liked to see the traditions abroad. So do I! Have a great week.

[@enzoma7253]

Does it taste of innards or even rotten?

[@Bartsfishtales]

The second I'm afraid..

[@queridajoyce6226]

Best video though 😍

[@inesdelahoya2045]

Mr. Bart not shaven is so handsome! I like... xoxo

[@MartinAhlman]

I've tried the shark thing, was good when dipped in "brennivin", this is my next goal. I need to taste it!

[@Bartsfishtales]

Haha great to read Martin! What is it that makes you so curious about this? Let me know if you get the chance, wonder if you would like it! Cheers

[@NielsZuijdendorp]

Bart not loving an authentic dish, this I have to watch.

[@Luke-Emmanuel]

lamb fat has quite a strong smell if its OLDer lamb

[@jackiewinters5792]

Happy Fishy Friday, friends!! Sorry it sucked, Bart. Lol. 🙄

[@Bartsfishtales]

Haha thanks Jackie, you too! Next time just butter, no lamb fat. Cheers!

[@iahorvath]

Instead of butter, olive oil would be great too I think!

[@Bartsfishtales]

Agree Ildiko, just go for a good quality one and you'll have a great cod dish. Have you ever tried something like that? Happy cooking and thanks for the tip!

[@iahorvath]

Bart's Fish Tales yes! There is an Italian salad that I make with cod, potato, green beans, parsley and salt and cracked pepper that is delicious. I use a god olive oil with that. It reminds me a bit of this dish..and you would like this one 😉

[@iahorvath]

Steamed green beans

[@Bartsfishtales]

@@iahorvath Sounds really great! I'm going to try this at home! Thanks :)!

[@iahorvath]

@@Bartsfishtales I love your videos!

[@jackosallotment6224]

That sounds yuk !!! But it’s like the rotten fish in a can whatever it’s called

[@Bartsfishtales]

Hi Jackos! The dish itself was amazing, the cod is just great, just never pour over the lamb fat haha. Good luck!

[@j.w.vermeulen1948]

There is one more thing...or 2...which are even worser to eat in Iceland! Sharkskin and Skatta!!! Ask you Icelandic friends.

[@Bartsfishtales]

I will ask!! Thanks for the tip (though I don't know wether I'll eat it or not haha).

[@j.w.vermeulen1948]

@@Bartsfishtales you should try it at least once :) It's called Hákarl and is a kind of cured (almost to rotten) shark skin.

[@nokoolaid]

Worse than lutefisk?

[@Bartsfishtales]

What is lutefisk? I don't think I ever tasted it..very curious!

[@nokoolaid]

@@Bartsfishtales I think it's basically Norwegian bacala.

[@Bartsfishtales]

Ah ok! Well, maybe I'll try it next time. First recovery from this experience ;-)@@nokoolaid

[@Terzio]

@@Bartsfishtales Actually Lutefisk is a lot more agreeable: It's bacala cooked in a sort of brine or lye and served with rendered bacon fat. Really heavy but quite delicious for a continental fish eater like me. Had it in Oslo some years ago.

[@sergiojacome]

Cod needs always olive oil, if portuguese even better...

[@Bartsfishtales]

Thanks Sérgio! Will try that as well, sure that'll give a nice flavour to it too!

[@AquaFurs]

Ha!