13. Kiviak: Fermented Auk Meat
Kiviak is a traditional Greenlandic Inuit delicacy prepared by fermenting whole little auks (a type of seabird) inside a seal skin. The process involves tightly packing up to 500 auks into the seal skin, sewing it shut, and burying it under stones to ferment for several months. The result is a pungent, acquired taste enjoyed during Arctic winters, especially during celebrations like birthdays and weddings. Explore kiviak in The Guardian.
