aðalréttir
Aðalréttir are the main courses of a meal in Icelandic cuisine. They are typically served after the starter (forréttur) and before dessert (eftirréttur). The term can refer to the individual dishes that make up the main course or to the main-course section of a menu.
Etymology and usage: The word aðal comes from Icelandic meaning “main” or “principal,” and réttur means “dish”
Contents and forms: Main courses are usually substantial and can feature meat, fish, or vegetarian dishes. They
Service context: In formal meals, the aðalréttur is the central course and is timed after the forréttur