Nothing says celebration in Iceland like a puffin’s heart freshly pulled from its body and eaten while it is still warm.

Considered a local delicacy, it is hard to get more traditional than raw puffin heart and while it is possible to get it lightly marinated or smoked if you want to try it the customary way there will be no cooking or sauce for you.

However, why we may find the thought of eating an adorable puffin hard to stomach, their huge population in Iceland means they have been a traditional food source for centuries.