Icelandic smoked lamb served with boiled potatoes, peas, and white sauce for a festive main dish.
15 min prep 70 min cook
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Place the smoked lamb in a pot and add enough water to cover, along with the bay leaf.
Warm and soften the meat over low heat for 55 minutes.
Boil the potatoes in a separate pot for 18 minutes.
Boil the peas for 5 minutes so they stay bright green, then drain.
Cook the butter and flour for 2 minutes, then add the milk gradually to make a white sauce.
Slice the meat and serve with potatoes, peas, and sauce.
💡 Tip: Smoked meat can already be salty; do not add extra salt before tasting the cooking water.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hangikjot hot like a holiday plate with boiled potatoes, peas, and white sauce.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~520
kcal calories
38
g protein
32
g carbs
28
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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