Inuit Seal Stew and Fried Seal

Discover a taste of the Arctic with this traditional Inuit recipe for stewing and frying seal meat, as shared by Regilee Ootoova from Mittimatalik. Part of the Inuksiutit: Inuit Food Sovereignty project, this dish offers a unique flavor experience, reflecting the rich culinary heritage of the Inuit people.

Ingredients

For the Seal Stew:
🏺 1 ½ lbs seal meat, diced
🧊 2 cups water
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🧅 1 medium onion, chopped
🥕 2 carrots, sliced
🥔 2 potatoes, diced
🧂 1 teaspoon sea salt
🌿 1 teaspoon thyme
🍃 1 bay leaf

For the Fried Seal:
🍖 1 lb seal meat, sliced thinly
🛢️ 2 tablespoons seal fat or alternative oil
🧂 1 teaspoon sea salt
🍶 1 teaspoon Regilee's special seal spice

Instructions

1- Boil Water:

• In a large pot, add the water and bring to a boil.

2- Cook Seal Meat:

• Add the diced seal meat and reduce the heat to a simmer.
• Let it cook for about 45 minutes.

3- Add Vegetables and Seasoning:

• Add the garlic, onion, carrots, potatoes, sea salt, thyme, and bay leaf.

4- Simmer Stew:

• Continue to simmer for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.

5- Finish Stew:

• Remove bay leaf before serving.
• Adjust seasoning as needed.

6- Heat Pan:

• Heat seal fat or alternative oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.

7- Season Seal Meat:

• Season the sliced seal meat with sea salt and Regilee’s special seal spice.

8- Fry Seal Meat:

• Once the pan is hot, add the seasoned seal slices.
• Fry for about 5-7 minutes, turning halfway through, until browned and cooked through.

9- Serve Fried Seal:

• Remove from heat and serve hot, ideally with a side of the seal stew or fresh greens.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approximately 350 per serving
Proteins: 40g
Fats: 12g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Equipment: Pot, Frying pan, Knife, Cutting board, Stove

Cooking Tips

• If seal fat is not available, use a neutral oil like canola or vegetable oil.
• For additional flavor, consider adding traditional Inuit berries like cloudberries or crowberries to the stew during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

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Inuit Seal Stew and Fried Seal

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