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Whale & Walrus in Red Curry Sauce

Cultural Context

In Greenland, traditional dishes often incorporate marine mammals, reflecting the deep connection between the Inuit culture and the Arctic environment. Whale and walrus are not only sources of sustenance but also hold cultural significance, often featured in communal feasts and celebrations. The use of red curry sauce adds a modern twist, showcasing how traditional ingredients can be adapted with global flavors. Today, this dish represents a fusion of indigenous practices and contemporary culinary trends, celebrated in both local and international contexts.

GreenlandicGLmain
90 min
hard
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb whale meat
1 lb walrus meat
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
1 tablespoon ginger
1 medium onion
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

red curry paste

🥗Healthier: homemade curry paste

💰Cheaper: store-bought curry powder

Homemade curry paste can be fresher and lower in preservatives.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

1

Introduce the recipe and the meats being used: humpback whale meat and walrus meat.

2

Show the whale meat, including the fat and skin, explaining its location on the whale.

3

Show the walrus meat, describing it as lean and smelling like fish.

4

Demonstrate eating raw whale meat with a seasoning called aromat, explaining how it's done in Greenland.

5

List the ingredients needed for the dish: whale meat, ginger, onions, lime leaves, lemongrass, dried thyme leaves, fish sauce, vegetable oil, and coconut milk.

6

Fry the whale meat in vegetable oil until golden brown, removing impurities and fishy smells.

7

Add ginger and lemongrass to the frying meat.

8

Stir in fish sauce and cook until the oil from the red curry is visible.

9

Pour in coconut milk and some water, bringing it to a boil.

10

Reduce the sauce until it thickens, about halfway down.

11

Transfer the finished dish to a bowl and serve.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstewing

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonmeasuring cupsknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

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