Tipnuk with rice

Tipnuk with rice is a hearty, savory dish from the Inuit and broader Arctic Indigenous cuisines, featuring fermented or aged seal meat (tipnuk) served alongside rice. The dish combines the rich, umami flavor of the preserved meat with the neutral, starchy base of rice, creating a balanced and sustaining meal.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat from the seal meat, with carbohydrates provided by the rice. It is a good source of iron, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin B12, with a rough calorie estimate of 450-550 kcal per typical serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	500 kcal
Protein	30 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	650 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Vitamin B12	12 µg
Omega-3 (EPA+DHA)	1.5 g
Zinc	5 mg
Selenium	35 µg
Phosphorus	320 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Potassium	400 mg

Per 1.5 cups (350 g) total (approximately 1 cup rice and 150 g tipnuk) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Tipnuk is a traditional method of preserving seal meat through fermentation, which develops its distinct pungent flavor and enhances its nutritional profile. The combination with rice represents a blend of traditional Arctic food preservation with a globally adopted staple grain.