1.

Whales are hunted in Greenland according to a quota granted by the International

Whaling Commission. In other words, it’s an essential form of food for local people
living in such a harsh environment.

Mattak, or whale skin with blubber, is considered a delicacy and comes from either
narwhal or white whales, with skin and fat and a thin layer of cartilage in between.
Eating mattak can be a bit like wine-tasting, in that people often like to savor its
flavor and then discard it; others like to swallow the pieces whole.

You’ll find it served in small cubes and mostly on festive occasions or holidays,
though it can be found any time of year. Locals eat it raw, boiled, or roasted.

2. Musk oxen are Greenland’s largest land mammal. The fur from this animal is
considered some of the world’s highest quality, used for clothing and other items like
blankets.

That’s not all the musk oxen is known for. The meat from the animal is considered a
delicacy as well. The musk ox is not an endangered species, so is hunted in
Greenland.

The lean meat can be used in a wide variety of dishes and maintains its flavor and
tenderness when cooked. It’s often used as a substitute for beef.

3. Greenlandic shrimp is considered some of the best shrimp in the entire world, due to
the extended length of time they take to grow in the Arctic waters.

The country is the world’s largest producer of cold-water shrimp. They’re caught in
the wild waters offshore, when they are between four and six years old, at depths up
to 1,600 feet.

Once caught, they’re typically boiled and then frozen right away before being served

4. Cod has historically been one of the most important fish in Greenland. The very cold
Arctic waters allow for the fish to grow slowly, making them incredibly flavorful, as
well.

The flaky white fish with a mild taste is extremely versatile as a dish, but one of the
most popular ways it’s prepared in Greenland is dried.

After being caught, cod is hung on wooden racks in the open air, and once it’s dried,
the storage life lasts several years.

5. Seal, or “puisi” is hunted in Greenland (except lactating females and pups) and is one
of the staple meats in the local diet as it’s high in protein and the blubber helps keep
humans warm through the harsh winter season. Seal can be boiled, marinated, dried,
or grilled in steak form.