Nunavut (eskimo Sushi)

Nunavut, also known as Eskimo Sushi, is a traditional dish from Yup'ik Cuisine that combines the flavors of the Arctic with a unique preparation method.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Appetizer Yup'ik Traditional Raw Seafood
Nunavut (eskimo Sushi)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh Arctic char, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cucumber, julienned
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
  • 4 nori seaweed sheets

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sushi rice by mixing the cooked quinoa with the rice vinegar and a pinch of salt. Let it cool.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and wasabi to make the dipping sauce.
  3. Place a nori sheet on a bamboo sushi mat. Spread a thin layer of the sushi rice over the nori, leaving a small border at the top.
  4. Arrange a few slices of Arctic char and julienned cucumber in the center of the rice.
  5. Roll the sushi tightly using the bamboo mat, then slice it into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Serve the Nunavut (Eskimo Sushi) with the dipping sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
0 minutes
Total time:
20 minutes
Cooking method
No cooking required

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
15g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Bamboo sushi mat

Tools

Sharp knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the Nunavut (Eskimo Sushi) with pickled ginger and a side of seaweed salad.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, substitute the Arctic char with thinly sliced avocado.

Cost

Medium