Pylsa með Öllu (Icelandic Hot Dog with Everything)
Local name: Pylsa með öllu
In short: A lamb-blend hot dog in a soft steamed bun with sweet brown mustard, ketchup, remoulade, and raw and crispy fried onions, a favorite Icelandic street food. It takes about 50 min in total and makes 8 servings.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Servings
- 8
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 460 kcal
The hot dog is a national favorite in Iceland, sold from harbor-side stands and gas stations alike. Ordering ein með öllu, one with everything, gets you a lamb-blend sausage in a soft bun with ketchup, sweet brown mustard, remoulade, raw onion and crispy fried onion. The mix of sweet, tangy, creamy and crunchy is what makes it special. Make the sauces and onions first, then heat the sausages gently, which keeps them plump.
Instructions
- For the remoulade, stir the mayonnaise, pickles, capers, mustard, lemon juice, sugar and turmeric together in a small bowl. Cover and chill.
- For the sweet brown mustard, stir the mustard, brown sugar and vinegar until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
- Toss the sliced onions with the flour and a pinch of salt until coated. Heat 1 cm (1/2 in) of oil in a heavy skillet to 170°C (340°F). Fry the onions in 2 or 3 batches for 2 to 3 minutes each, until golden and crisp, and drain on paper towels.
- Rinse the diced white onion under cold water for 30 seconds to take off its sharp bite, then drain well and pat dry.
- Bring a wide pot of water to a gentle simmer. Add the hot dogs and heat for 8 minutes, until hot through (74°C / 165°F). Do not let the water boil hard, or the skins may split.
- Warm the buns for 1 to 2 minutes in a steamer basket over simmering water, until soft and hot.
- Tuck a hot dog into each bun. Add ketchup, a stripe of sweet brown mustard and a spoonful of remoulade, then top with the raw onion and a pile of crispy onion. Serve at once.
Tips
- Look for hot dogs that include lamb. Lamb gives the sausage its distinct flavor, but good beef or pork hot dogs work too.
- Make the remoulade a day ahead. The flavors blend as it sits, and it keeps in the fridge for 4 days.
Questions and answers
What does ein með öllu mean?
It means one with everything. The standard Icelandic order comes with ketchup, sweet brown mustard, remoulade, raw onion and crispy fried onion.
What is Icelandic remoulade?
A mayonnaise sauce with chopped pickles, capers and mustard, yellow from a little turmeric and sweetened slightly. It is close to Danish remoulade.
Can I make the crispy onions ahead?
Yes. They keep for 2 days in an airtight container at room temperature. Re-crisp them for 3 minutes in a 160°C (325°F) oven.
How long does it take to make Pylsa með Öllu (Icelandic Hot Dog with Everything)?
About 50 min in total: 25 min of preparation and 25 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Pylsa með Öllu (Icelandic Hot Dog with Everything)?
About 460 kcal per serving, with 12 g of protein, 40 g of carbohydrates and 27 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 460 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g |
| Fat | 27 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Sodium | 1100 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
