Roasted Caribou with Wild Berries
Roasted Caribou with Wild Berries is a traditional dish from Indigenous cultures of the North American Arctic and subarctic regions. It features lean caribou meat, often marinated and roasted, served with a tart sauce or compote made from foraged wild berries like cranberries, blueberries, or cloudberries.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in protein and relatively low in carbohydrates, with a moderate amount of healthy fats. It is an excellent source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, providing a rough ballpark of 350-450 calories per typical serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 400 kcal |
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 90 mg |
| Iron | 5.5 mg |
| Zinc | 9.8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 7.2 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 12 mg |
| Potassium | 680 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Phosphorus | 420 mg |
| Selenium | 28 mcg |
Per 1 serving (approx. 170 g roasted caribou + 60 g berry sauce) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish represents a deep connection to the land and seasonal foraging traditions. Nutritionally, the wild berries provide a potent antioxidant boost and vitamin C, which historically helped prevent scurvy and aids in the absorption of iron from the meat.
