Reykjavik

Friday, Mar 29, 2024 | 2 minute read | Updated at Friday, Mar 29, 2024

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🎉🇮🇸 Exploring the Culinary Wonders of Reykjavik! 🎉🇮🇸

Hot-Dog-(Pylsur) 🌭🔥 A classic Icelandic street food, the Hot Dog (Pylsur) is a must-try in Reykhavik! Made with lamb, pork, or beef and served on a crispy bun with ketchup, mustard, raw onions, remoulade sauce, and crunchy fried onions. 🌭🔥
Fermented Shark (Hákarl) 🐟🔪 Served as a delicacy in traditional Icelandic feasts, this dish may not be for the faint-hearted! Fermented Greenland shark is cut into small cubes and served with Brennivín, a potent schnapps. 🐟🔪
Fish Soup (Plokkfiskur) 🍲🐟 A hearty, comforting dish made from cod fillets, potatoes, and onions cooked in fish broth, thickened with cream or milk and seasoned with dill. 🍲🐟
Rye Bread (Rúgbrauð) 🍞🗻 Traditional Icelandic rye bread is slow-baked underground for over 24 hours, giving it a unique flavor and texture. Pair it with butter or smoked fish for an authentic taste of Iceland! 🍞🗻
Skyr 🥛🇮🇸 Known as the “Icelandic yogurt,” Skyr is a thick, creamy, and protein-rich dairy product that’s been enjoyed in Iceland for centuries. It’s often served with fruits, granola, or honey. 🥛🇮🇸
Þorramatur 🍽️🏚️ A traditional Icelandic feast consisting of various fermented and cured foods, such as pickled herring, smoked lamb, blood pudding (blóðmör), sheep’s head, and ram testicles. Served during Þorrablót celebrations in January. 🍽️🏚️
Icelandic Waffles (Vaffla) 🥞⛰ A sweet treat popular among locals, these waffles are made with buttermilk and topped with whipped cream, jam, or chocolate sauce. 🥞⛰
Lamb Stew (Sylurfangar) 🍲🐏 A warm and comforting dish perfect for a chilly Reykjavik night, Lamb Stew is made with tender lamb, root vegetables, and barley. 🍲🐏
Brennivín 🥃🎄 Known as “Black Death,” this potent Icelandic schnapps is traditionally served with fermented shark (Hákarl). It’s made from potatoes, caraway seeds, and fermented potatoes. 🥃🎄
Icelandic Chocolate 🍫🇮🇸 Don’t forget to indulge in some Icelandic chocolate! Look for brands like Omnom, Kristall, or Mörk, each offering unique flavors and ethically-sourced cacao beans. 🍫🇮🇸

Bon appétit! 😋🌍 Enjoy the delicious food scene in Reykjavik! 😋🌍