Pylsur

Name: Pylsur
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Icelandic
Ingredients: 4 Icelandic lamb hot dogs (pylsur); 4 steamed hot dog buns; 4 tbsp raw white onion, finely diced; 4 tbsp crispy fried onion; Icelandic pylsusinnep (sweet brown mustard); Ketchup; Remoulade sauce

Pylsur (PILL-sur)

Icelandic Hot Dog

⏱ Prep Time 10 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 382 kcal

Iceland's famous lamb hot dog topped with raw and crispy fried onions, ketchup, sweet mustard, and remoulade. A national street food icon.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 14.0g

Carbs 32.0g

Fat 22.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy ⚠ eggs

Equipment Needed

pot or grill tongs

Presentation Guide

Vessel: paper tray

Garnishes: crispy onions, raw onion

Accompaniments: French fries

Ingredients

4 Icelandic lamb hot dogs (pylsur)
4 steamed hot dog buns
4 tbsp raw white onion, finely diced
4 tbsp crispy fried onion
Icelandic pylsusinnep (sweet brown mustard)
Ketchup
Remoulade sauce

Instructions

1
Simmer hot dogs in water at 80°C for 5-8 minutes (do not boil or they may split).
2
Steam the buns briefly over the simmering water.
3
Place a hot dog in each bun.
4
Add a line of remoulade first, then sweet mustard, then ketchup.
5
Top with raw diced onion and crispy fried onion.
6
Serve immediately — order it "eina með öllu" (one with everything).

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Did You Know?

Bill Clinton visited the famous Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur stand in Reykjavik in 2004 and ordered one with everything, boosting its international fame.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

pot or grill
tongs

Garnishing

crispy onions, raw onion

Accompaniments

French fries

The Story Behind Pylsur

The Icelandic hot dog became a national obsession thanks to Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur, a stand operating in Reykjavik since 1937. Icelandic pylsur are made from a blend of Icelandic lamb with added beef and poultry, giving them a unique flavor. The distinctive sauce trio of remoulade, sweet mustard, and ketchup is the authentic Icelandic way.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch, late night snack 📜 Origins: 20th century

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