I saw a segment about lutefisk on Food Network. Evidently there are still churches in the Midwest who do lutefisk suppers as fundraisers.
I think it’s one of those traditional ethnic foods that really only appeals to members of that group who have fond childhood memories associated with it.
Some ethnic foods have a wide appeal and thus cross cultures, but I doubt this is one of them.
I wouldn’t touch it with a ten foot pole. The thought of foods soaked in lye hold no appeal for me whatsoever.
Before any posole fans feel compelled to chime in, yes, I am fully aware that the lye releases nutrients in the corn normally unavailable. This made it a staple for an entire culture.
I’m fully aware of that and it was fine for ancient cultures.
But lye is used as a drain cleaner and the thought of having even small amounts of it in any food I eat just turns me off. Lutefisk and posole will not find a place on my table, thank you very much :)