Icelandic food market vendor serves boiled sheep’s heads: “The kids love them”

A vendor at Reykjavík’s Matarmarkaðurinn (Food Market) has drawn attention for selling traditional boiled sheep’s heads, a dish that has become unexpectedly popular with children.

Sigríður Þórdís Jónsdóttir, who runs the stall, told national broadcaster RÚV that young visitors are often the most enthusiastic customers. “The kids are absolutely crazy about this,” she said. “They come running up and ask for it.”

The dish, known as svið, consists of a sheep’s head that has been singed, boiled, and sometimes pressed. Traditionally served with mashed turnips, it is considered a delicacy in Icelandic cuisine, particularly during the winter holiday season.

Jónsdóttir noted that while some first-time tasters are hesitant, many return for more after trying it. The market, held in Reykjavík’s Harpa concert hall, features a variety of local producers and artisanal foods.

Source: RÚV.is