6 recipes inspired by the flavours of Nunavut
By Victoria O'Meara
Recipes by The Canadian Living Test Kitchen
Featuring tastes from the wilds of Nunavut - Arcitc char, seafood, pike, caribou and bannock.
Menu
- Salmon en Papillote with Fennel and Roasted Peppers
- Chicken with Pesto Cream Sauce
- Fish Burgers with Light Tartar Sauce
- Garlic Sesame Fish on Bok Choy
- Chicken Fingers with Sweet Potato Oven Fries
- Thai-Style Beef Salad
- Slow-Cooker Picadillo
- Pot Roast with Vegetable Gravy
- Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup with Tofu
- Black Bean Quesadillas
Suggested Recipes
- Curried Roasted Chickpeas
- Oyster Mushrooms and Peppers
- Grilled Asparagus With Fines Herbes Sauce
- Grilled Tofu and Vegetable Antipasto
- Balsamic Grilled Vegetables
- Cloudberry Chutney
- Fisher's Loft Salmon With Chickpea Mash
- Atlantic Shrimp Salad on Rye
- Beer-Steamed Clams
- Beer-Brined Pork Chops
Special occasion
Aurora Borealis on the Nunavut skyline
Because its unique climate produces a short growing season, Nunavut's traditional cuisine consists primarily of hunted wild game and fish.
Arctic char - similar in flavour and texture to salmon - is a widely available fish that can be enjoyed in a number of different ways including baked, smoked, dried and raw.
Northern pike is a white-fleshed fish, milder in taste which adapts well to stronger flavours.
Bannock, a quick and simple bread that has associations with Northern traditions although its origins are unclear.
Shellfish, such as shrimp, mussels and scallops are also plentiful in the waters of the north and are becoming a major export for local fisheries.
Another staple in many communities throughout Nunavut is the caribou (or mikku) which is high in protein while low in fat.
Explore the Canadian North in your kitchen and try out some of these dishes that highlight the bounty of Nunavut.
Recipes
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Nunavut Arctic Char with Blueberry Balsamic Sauce & Rosemary Vegetables
This entree combines local food Arctic Char & blueberries with hearty vegetables that can withstand a plane trip to the north. This is best made w... -
The Caribou TV Dinner
In skillet, melt butter over medium heat; fry carrot, onion, celery and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in ginger, vine... -
Vol-au-Vent of Mussels, Shrimp and Scallops
This is an appetizer dish that has a number of steps: the seafood, sauce and puff pastry cases. At The Little Inn, the chefs make the components ahead... -
Hot Smoked Arctic Char
This recipe is for a small smoker that fits over the stove top (in a well-ventilated kitchen), barbecue or campfire. You can use your barbecue, too; s... -
Cranberry Bannock
In large bowl, mix together whole wheat and all-purpose flours, baking powder, sugar and salt ; with pastry blender, cut in butter until mixtur... -
Poached Pike in Aspic
The fish is poached, then set in a savoury vegetable stock. Traditionally carp is used because it is a symbol of strength, but you can also use pike, ... -
Grilled Whole Lake Trout with Fennel Salad
Fresh fennel adds a highly complementary licorice note to fish. If you have any leftover, slice it to add to a green salad. You can use skin-on fillet...






