Reykjavik Iceland Travel Guide (Must Try Icelandic Food + Blue Lagoon)

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

dried fish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Canned fish is more accessible and easier to prepare.

skyr

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Plain yogurt is a cost-effective substitute with similar texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is a less expensive fat option.

Pan-fry the ham until it gets a nice crisp around it.

Take a shower before entering the Blue Lagoon and put conditioner in your hair to prevent drying.

Remove all jewelry before entering the Blue Lagoon to avoid staining.

Enjoy a glass of smoothies after the Blue Lagoon experience.

Visit a Michelin-rated restaurant called Chicago for dinner.

Order Icelandic scallops with horseradish dill sauce, arctic char, and salted baked beets with mascarpone and walnuts.

Enjoy the meal and note the flavors are well balanced.

Explore Reykjavik on a food walking tour, starting with lightly cured arctic char on chickpea bellini with horseradish sauce and crispy lentils.

Visit the famous hot dog stand that serves lamb hot dogs with raw onions, ketchup, remola mustard, and fried onions.

Taste the hot dog and comment on the savory sweet combo of sauces and the crunch from the onions.

Learn about the history of the hot dog stand and its popularity with visitors like Bill Clinton.

Visit the parliament building and learn about Iceland's independence history.

Prepare pan-fried arctic char with butter and honey, and make fish mash with steamed mashed potatoes, onions, garlic, and seasonings.

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