Akutaq is an Alaska Native dessert that consists of whipped fat and berries, with optional additions such as fish and sugar.
Recipe: Akutaq
Akutaq is an Alaska Native dessert that consists of whipped fat and berries, with optional additions such as fish and sugar.
This recipe was originally published in the Raven’s Circle and online in September 2018. It remains one of CIRI’s most visited webpages!
As the author wrote about this recipe, “These potatoes fit any kind of meal, from fancy to burgers—and everyone asks for the recipe.”
Adapted from “Grandma’s Recipes: An Alaska Native Traditional Food Cookbook for Assisted Living Homes” by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.
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