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A crayfish party (Swedish: kräftskiva [ˈkrɛ̂ftˌɧiːva]) is a traditional summertime eating and drinking celebration in the Nordic countries. The tradition, originating in Sweden, has also spread to Finland via its Swedish-speaking population [1] and Norway. A similar tradition exists in the Baltic countries, in particular in Lithuania and ...
The crayfish are dropped head first one at a time in the rolling boiling water. The water cools down quickly with the added crayfish so it is necessary to wait for it to return to a rolling boil lest the crayfish suffer. The crayfish are then cooled down and are left to sit in the brine to allow the flavours to infuse into the crayfish.
It used to follow the crayfish fishing season, but as most crayfish are imported, the exact dates of crayfish parties have become more flexible. Some Swedes eat surströmming, fermented Baltic herring, in late August. The rest keep distance. A few weeks later comes the surströmmingspremiär sporting the most exotic food in the Swedish cuisine.
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Crayfish is a popular dish in Sweden and Finland, and is by tradition primarily consumed at a crayfish party, called kräftskiva, during the fishing season in August. The boil is typically flavored with salt , sugar , ale , and large quantities of stems and flowers of the dill plant.
The Crawfish and Catfish Festival was previously held in Sacramento. However, the event will be moved to Vallejo in September due to city permits and fees, according to the event’s Facebook page.
Crayfish are of large cultural and economic importance in Sweden, with crayfish parties being a longtime annual tradition for many Swedes. Lake Mälaren was the first lake in Sweden to be affected by the crayfish plague (A. astaci Schicora) when infected crayfish imported from Finland were introduced to the lake with the intention of human ...
At the annual Louisiana Crawfish Festival in St. Bernard Parish, fans chowing down on crawfish pasta, bread, pies and etouffee said the crustaceans have been limited so far this season.