Caribou Tartare
Caribou tartare is a raw meat dish made from finely chopped or minced caribou (reindeer) meat, typically seasoned with onions, capers, and spices, and often served with a raw egg yolk. It is a traditional dish in Arctic and subarctic regions, particularly among Indigenous communities in Canada, Alaska, and Scandinavia, where caribou is a staple game meat.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and relatively low in carbohydrates, providing essential nutrients like iron, zinc, and B vitamins. A typical serving of around 150 grams contains approximately 250-300 calories, with most calories coming from protein and a moderate amount of fat.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 270 kcal |
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Zinc | 6 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 8 µg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Selenium | 25 µg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
Per 1 serving (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Caribou tartare reflects a deep cultural connection to Arctic foraging and hunting traditions, where raw or lightly prepared meats were historically consumed to preserve nutrients. Nutritionally, caribou meat is exceptionally lean and rich in omega-3 fatty acids due to the animal's natural diet of lichens and mosses.
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