Mainly eaten in Iceland.

Þorramatur recipe: Icelandic midwinter feast at home

Þorramatur

Þorramatur recipe: the cold Icelandic midwinter platter of pickled, salted and smoked meats and fish, served with rye bread and butter.

3010 min Medium 6 servings
Þorramatur recept: izlandi télközépi lakoma otthon
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Ingredients

6 people
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For the rye bread

Meat and fish

For pickling

To serve

Method

  1. Dough

    Mix together the flour, yeast, sugar and salt, then add the lukewarm water and knead into a smooth dough.

    10 min
  2. Proving

    Cover the dough and leave it in a warm place until doubled in size.

    60 min
  3. Baking

    Shape into a dense, round loaf and bake at a low temperature.

    60 min
  4. Cooking the meat

    Simmer the blood sausage and smoked sausage gently in hot water, then leave to cool.

    25 min
  5. Pickling the fish

    Soak the salted herring and dried cod, then cut into strips, toss in yoghurt and cure in the fridge for two days, changing the liquid daily.

  6. Slicing and serving

    Slice the meats and fish, arrange on a wooden board with the rye bread and butter, and serve cold.

    15 min
Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (6 people)1 people
Energy5 820 kcal970 kcal
Fat381 g64 g
of which saturates158 g26 g
Carbohydrates323 g54 g
Protein289 g48 g
Fibre78 g13 g

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Calculated with approximate data: bread flour, smoked sausage. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Allergens and diets Based on the ingredients, it shows which common allergens the recipe contains and which diets it suits (e.g. gluten-free, dairy-free). For sensitive digestion, high-FODMAP and lactose-containing ingredients are listed separately. For information only; always check the actual products.

Contains: gluten, milk, fish

For sensitive digestion: rye flour, bread flour, yogurt (lactose) (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

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