🇮🇸 Iceland
Cuisine of Iceland
Icelandic cuisine is a celebration of rugged landscapes and resourceful traditions, blending fresh, locally sourced ingredients with age-old preservation techniques. Rooted in the need to survive harsh winters, it features hearty lamb, pristine seafood, and dairy, all prepared with minimal artifice and maximum flavor.
Signature Ingredients
LambCodSkyrRyePotatoes
Local Specialties
Skyr
A thick, yogurt-like dairy product
Rúgbrauð
Dense, dark rye bread
Harðfiskur
Dried fish jerky
Brennivín
Icelandic schnapps, 'Black Death'
Hangikjöt
Smoked lamb