World Flavors Cookbook

Rjúpa (Ptarmigan)

Name: Rjúpa (Ptarmigan)
Cook time: 60 min
Cuisine: Iceland
Ingredients: ptarmigan birds, butter, cream, crowberries or red currants, potatoes

Wild game bird (Ptarmigan) served with a rich berry-based gravy, a highly prized Christmas delicacy.

Cuisine: Iceland

Ingredients

ptarmigan birds, butter, cream, crowberries or red currants, potatoes

Instructions

Roast the birds with plenty of butter. Make a rich sauce using the pan drippings, cream, and wild berries. Serve with caramelized potatoes.