Greenlandic suaasat
A hearty Greenlandic soup of seal meat, onion and rice, simmered until the meat is tender.
This version of suaasat combines seal meat with onion and rice. The quantities make about 4 servings; hands-on preparation and cooking time are estimates. The meat should be tender and may need several hours, so use that cue rather than the clock alone.
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Method
- 01
Simmer the meat
Put the seal meat and onion in a pot with the water. Bring to a gentle boil and cook over low heat until the meat is tender; this may take several hours. Keep it at a gentle simmer and check that it is tender before continuing.
Ready to continue when: The meat is tender when pierced and comes away from the bone easily.
- 02
Add the rice
Once the meat is tender, add the rice. Cook over low heat until the rice is done, following the cooking time on its package. Serve the soup hot.
Ready to continue when: The rice is tender and the broth has thickened slightly.
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