Muktuk

Muktuk is a traditional Inuit dish featuring raw whale skin and blubber, served with a zesty dipping sauce. This unique dish combines the richness of the sea with fresh vegetables, delivering a bold flavor experience.

Ingredients

• Muktuk (whale skin and blubber) - 200 grams
• Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Diced green onions - 2 tablespoons
• Grated ginger - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Cucumber, thinly sliced - 1 small
• Radishes, thinly sliced - 4 pieces
• Sea salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Start by preparing the Muktuk: cut it into small bite-sized cubes.
2. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, lemon juice, diced green onions, grated ginger, sesame seeds, sea salt, and black pepper to create the dipping sauce.
3. Arrange the Muktuk cubes on a serving plate with the cucumber and radish slices on the side.
4. Serve with the dipping sauce drizzled over the Muktuk or on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart health.
• High in protein, aiding muscle repair and growth.

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