COPPER🇬🇱 Greenland
Mattak recipe
Experience the unique taste of Greenland's delicacy!
Ingredients
- 400 g mattak (whale skin with blubber)
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 lemon
- 1 onion
How to make Mattak
- Cut 200 g of mattak into small bite-sized pieces using a sharp knife.
- Evenly sprinkle 1 tsp of salt over the mattak pieces using your hands.
- Finely chop 50 g of onion and mix it with the mattak pieces thoroughly using a spoon.
- Squeeze juice from 1 lemon over the mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve the fresh mattak immediately on a plate and enjoy its unique texture.
What is Mattak?
Mattak is a traditional dish from Greenland, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around mattak (whale skin with blubber). The recipe below uses 4 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Mattak take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. The method runs to 5 steps.
Any tips for making Mattak?
Use fresh mattak for the best flavor and experience.
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