Whale blubber with black tea
Whale blubber with black tea is a traditional Inuit dish from the Arctic regions of Canada, Greenland, and Alaska. It typically consists of raw, frozen, or dried pieces of whale blubber (muktuk) served alongside or infused with strong black tea, which helps cut the richness of the fat.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is extremely high in fat and provides a dense source of calories and energy, essential for survival in cold climates. It is also a good source of vitamins A, C, and D, as well as omega-3 fatty acids.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 50 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 50 mg |
| Vitamin A | 300 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin D | 10 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 1000 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
Per 100 g (about 3.5 oz) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish is a vital source of sustenance and warmth for Indigenous Arctic peoples. Nutritionally, the combination of blubber and tea is a unique way to consume high-energy fat while using the tea's tannins to aid digestion and provide a comforting, warming beverage.
