Around the World in Icy Treats
| July 18, 2018
Akutaq
Akutaq is a cool treat that’s been enjoyed by the indigenous people of the Arctic Circle for centuries. It’s made with whipped fat, either from sea mammals like seals or whales, or from land animals like muskox or bear. Once the fat is whipped, which usually is done by hand and can take up to 45 minutes, wild berries like salmonberries or blueberries are added to the mixture, which must either be eaten immediately or stored in the freezer to keep it from melting. This dish has been eaten by seal hunters for centuries, as it is dense with protein and fat.
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