muktuk
Muktuk is a traditional food commonly consumed by Inuit, Yupik, and other Arctic indigenous peoples. It primarily consists of whale skin and blubber, often including small (frozen) pieces of the whale's meat. The composition of muktuk can vary, but it typically involves the thick layer of skin and the underlying blubber from a bowhead, gray, or beluga whale.
The preparation of muktuk often involves cutting the frozen whale parts into small chunks or slices, which
Muktuk is an important culturally significant food among Arctic indigenous communities. It plays a role in
In recent years, muktuk has gained recognition outside its traditional context, often featured in cultural exhibitions,
Overall, muktuk embodies the dietary traditions and cultural heritage of Arctic indigenous peoples and remains a