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Recipes
Eskimo dessert
The word "akutaq" is Yup'ik (from Alaska) for "the blended
one, the mixture." This simple and tasty dessert is also known as
"Eskimo Ice Cream."
This dessert can be made with many different types of berries.
The favorite is Salmonberries, also known as Cloudberries, which
grow on the tundra in the short summer months. You can also use
blueberries, cranberries, or blackberries.
Traditionally, Akutaq is made using Caribou tallow (oil) as a
binder for the berries, and snow is mixed in, as well! In this modern
version, you will use yogurt. For this reason, it must be eaten
right away, before the yogurt gets runny.
Ingredients:
For each serving of Akutaq, you will need:
1 cup berries
1/2 cup premixed raspberry yogurt
Pinch of sugar
Couple of drops of lemon juice
Add sugar, yogurt, and lemon juice together, and whip with a wire
whisk or in a blender. With a spatula or large spoon, carefully
fold berries into the mixture. Serve immediately, or chill in the
bowl, and enjoy!
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