Fish Agutuk
Fish Agutuk, also known as Akutaq, is a traditional Alaskan Native dish, often referred to as 'Eskimo ice cream.' It is a whipped, creamy mixture typically made from rendered animal fat (like seal or whale oil), wild berries such as salmonberries or blueberries, and sometimes fish or sugar.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is extremely high in fat and calories, providing a dense source of energy, with a moderate amount of protein from the fish or animal fat. It is very low in carbohydrates unless sweeteners or sugary berries are added in large quantities.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 480 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 46 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Vitamin E | 5 mg |
| Vitamin K | 15 µg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 1200 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
Per 1/2 cup (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Historically a vital survival food for its high-calorie density in harsh Arctic climates, modern versions of Agutuk are a beloved cultural treat, often made with vegetable shortening and sugar for celebrations.
