Notsouniversaldippingsauceiceland Recipes

CURRIED HADDOCK WITH PINEAPPLE (ICELAND)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200C (390F). Lightly brush an oven-proof baking dish w/some of the oil & set aside.
• Cut haddock into pieces, season w/salt + pepper & set aside.
• Heat remaining oil in a non-stick frying pan. Saute leek & garlic over med-heat till softened. Add chopped bell peppers + mushrooms (if using) & saute for 2-3 minutes.
• Add shrimp, single cream, pineapple tidbits, & pineapple juice. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, curry powder & paprika. Taste & add salt & pepper as desired.
• Simmer for 2 minutes. Add fish pieces & simmer for 1 minute.
• Remove from heat & pour into the prepared baking dish. Cover loosely w/foil & bake for 15-20 minutes. Serve over rice.

NOT SO UNIVERSAL DIPPING SAUCE (ICELAND)

Steps:

• Combine 1st 5 ingredients, taste & season w/salt + pepper to taste pref. Refrigerate for 2 hrs to allow flavors to blend.
• NOTE: May be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 dys.

KJOTSUPA ICELANDIC LAMB SOUP RECIPE

Steps:

• Set your large pot on the stove and set to medium heat.
• Once hot, add olive oil and allow to heat. Add garlic and saute for one-to-two minutes.
• Add lamb cubes and sear on all sides until browned.
• Once lamb chops are browned add chopped onion and fry for one minute or until onion is softened on the edges but not all-the-way through.
• Add water and brown rice. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil for five minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium and stir in thyme and oregano.
• Cover and continue cooking for 40 minutes.
• After 40 minutes add cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, rutabaga, and potatoes.
• Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
• Serve hot in a bowl.

PRAWNS IN CREAM SAUCE (ICELAND)

Steps:

• Split prawns lengthwise w/a sharp knife, without completely separating the halves.
• Melt 3 tbsp of butter w/the crushed garlic, salt + pepper & brush the prawns w/it. Chill for 30 min under refrigeration.
• Seed & chop the bell peppers & slice the mushrooms. Melt the remaining 2 tbsp of butter in a lrg non-stick frying pan, saute peppers & mushrooms for a few minutes & remove to a dish.
• Place prawns in the frying pan (cut side down) & fry for 2-3 min (in batches if necessary). Drizzle the brandy over them & ignite it.
• When the flame dies down, add the cream + veggies & simmer for 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
• To Serve: Serve 5 prawns per person w/an equal amt of veggies & sauce over toast points lightly brushed w/garlic-infused olive oil or garlic butter.

SHRIMP SALAD (ICELAND)

Steps:

• Chop eggs & shrimp as desired.
• Combine all ingredients & mix well.
• Refrigerate at least 2 hrs before use.
• NOTE: Serving sizes will vary & depend upon whether used as a dip/spread or a sandwich filling. I reflected 2 oz appy servings & would expect 8 sandwiches using 3 oz servings.

LOVE BALLS (AKA ASTARPUNGAR IN ICELAND)

Steps:

• Whisk eggs & sugar in a bowl.
• Mix flour, baking powder, cardamom & salt. Stir this mixture into the egg mixture, alternating w/the milk. (NOTE: You may not need all the milk. The batter should be thick & almost able to hold its shape.).
• Fold in the raisins. Heat oil to 365°F.
• Shape balls using 2 tablespoons & fry 5-6 at a time for 3-4 min or till med-brown & puffy, turning several times to cook evenly.
• Remove w/slotted spoon, drain on absorbent paper & repeat process to use all batter.
• NOTE #1 Re Yield & Times: I have not made this recipe & admit I have no plans to do so in the immediate future since my child-bearing yrs are ancient history. My prob entering this recipe was that there was not a hint of yield or times. That said, they were entirely guesstimated.
• NOTE #2: I was a bit surprised there was no mention of plumping the raisins. I would favor doing that, but it's your choice.

BAKED HADDOCK IN CREAM SAUCE(ICELAND)

Steps:

• Melt butter in pan over medium heat and stir in flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg whisking until smooth.
• Add milk slowly, whisking to get out any lumps and make smooth.
• Add the cheese, stirring until melted.
• Place haddock in greased baking dish.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Pour sauce over haddock.
• Drizzle over sherry and sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake at 325*F. for 45 minutes.
• Serve and enjoy.