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HARÐFISKUR
PYLSA
Another centuries-old Icelandic delicacy,
Harðfiskur
literally means hard fish and it’s enjoyed by locals across the
country as a high-protein snack. Typically made from haddock or cod, this snack is prepared by being dried out
in the Icelandic air and getting cured by bacteria, similar to the process of maturing cheese. It isn’t particularly
edible at this stage so it will be pounded by a meat mallet until tender. Many will eat it in that form, but some like
to slather it in salted butter. Regardless, it’s a must-try for anyone visiting the country, easily found in most food
shops and supermarkets.
Simply put, a
pylsa
is an Icelandic hot dog and whilst
it can be found in numerous places across Iceland,
there’s a particular food stand in Reykjavík which
is said to serve the best version, called Bæjarins
Beztu Pylsur. It has been serving its signature hot
dog since 1937 from its outlet on the Tryggvagata
in the city centre, building a huge reputation over
that time. But what makes these hot dogs different?
Firstly, the meat is 80% lamb, with pork and beef
making up the last 20%. Ideally, you will have it with
all the toppings which include a sweet mustard
sauce called
pylsussinep
, raw, fried, and crispy
onions, herb-based mayonnaise, and Icelandic
ketchup which is made using apples instead of
sugar. Be warned though, the queue can often be
long but it is definitely worth it!
Image by: tasteatlas
Image by: blog.bluehouse
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HARÐFISKUR
PYLSA
Another centuries-old Icelandic delicacy,
Harðfiskur
literally means hard fish and it’s enjoyed by locals across the
country as a high-protein snack. Typically made from haddock or cod, this snack is prepared by being dried out
in the Icelandic air and getting cured by bacteria, similar to the process of maturing cheese. It isn’t particularly
edible at this stage so it will be pounded by a meat mallet until tender. Many will eat it in that form, but some like
to slather it in salted butter. Regardless, it’s a must-try for anyone visiting the country, easily found in most food
shops and supermarkets.
Simply put, a
pylsa
is an Icelandic hot dog and whilst
it can be found in numerous places across Iceland,
there’s a particular food stand in Reykjavík which
is said to serve the best version, called Bæjarins
Beztu Pylsur. It has been serving its signature hot
dog since 1937 from its outlet on the Tryggvagata
in the city centre, building a huge reputation over
that time. But what makes these hot dogs different?
Firstly, the meat is 80% lamb, with pork and beef
making up the last 20%. Ideally, you will have it with
all the toppings which include a sweet mustard
sauce called
pylsussinep
, raw, fried, and crispy
onions, herb-based mayonnaise, and Icelandic
ketchup which is made using apples instead of
sugar. Be warned though, the queue can often be
long but it is definitely worth it!
Image by: tasteatlas
Image by: blog.bluehouse
