How to Canadian Inuit Traditional Cooking Techniques

What You Need to Know

These methods involve various chemical reactions, such as denaturing proteins, adding smoky flavor, and breaking down complex molecules, to retain nutrients and flavors while acting as preservatives. The techniques require specific temperature and time controls to achieve optimal results.

Steps

1. 1.

   Igunaq (Arctic Canada): Fermented walrus/beef in sealskin

2. 2.

   Akutaq (Nunavut): Whipped fat with berries

3. 3.

   Suaasat (Greenlandic Inuit): Stone-boiled seal stew

The Science

Primary Reaction

Denaturation, hydrolysis, and oxidation

Common Mistakes