Christmas in Iceland - Christmas Traditional Food - Live Streamed Walking Tour Part 3

lamb

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder is more affordable and still flavorful.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with fewer calories.

Mention the tradition of eating fermented stingray on December 23rd, known as thorlax mesa.

Explain the Catholic tradition of not eating meat before Christmas, leading to the consumption of fermented skate.

Describe the fermentation process of the skate, noting its strong smell and how it keeps for a long time.

Share that people often eat fermented skate at restaurants due to the strong odor it produces when cooked.

Discuss the enjoyment of glazed ham on Christmas Eve, mentioning a preference for leftovers.

Explain the preparation of glazed ham with brown sugar and Dijon mustard for a crust.

Mention the tradition of eating smoked lamb on Christmas Day, served cold or warm with hot bashima sauce and green beans.

Show the special leaf bread that is traditionally served during Christmas.

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