Icelandic cooking is often quirky and surprising.
Being separated from the rest of Europe and having limited supplies of fresh fruit and vegetables, the Icelandic nation has developed a cuisine that is novel and interesting. Seafood is often the major ingredient, as in the recipe below, but dishes can include almost any ingredient you care to imagine, like the barbecued lamb . Melt the butter in a pan and add the vegetables. Put the lid on and sweat them over a low heat. When the mixture is thick and soft, pour in the cream and heat it through.