When it comes to Alaskan cuisine, the first thing that comes to mind is fish, especially salmon. But before talking about this, it is necessary to mention the traditional cuisine of Alaska. Because blackberries of a variety and taste you would never have imagined grow in Alaska. The first of these is the salmonberry, which resembles raspberries but has a very different taste in yellow and orange colors. The type of blackberry, also called crowberry, is another type you will come across most often. Therefore, blackberry jam and jelly are indispensable for Alaskan breakfasts. These blackberries are also widely used in making Akutq, traditional Eskimo ice cream. But Etkiq is not the type of ice cream you are used to. Because reindeer, bear and seal fat are used in its production and the resulting mixture is mixed with snow. In addition to blackberries, crisps have recently been added to ice cream that does not contain sugar. Various vegetables and dried meat are also used to flavor ice creams. Salmon is an indispensable part of Alaskan cuisine, which is dominated by seafood. In Alaska, where salmon and halibut hunting is common, smoked, curried, flavored with Indian spices or dried salmon varieties are quite common. Another famous food is the Alaskan King Crab, which is large enough to feed a large family. Reindeer meat is also among the important dishes of Alaskan cuisine. First brought from Russia in 1892, reindeer have become an important food source for Alaskans over the years. Reindeer meat is consumed mainly in sausage form. One of the traditional flavors of Alaskan cuisine is the vegetable soups made from local herbs such as negaasget, uutng, iitat and marallat. Another basic food source of Alaskan cuisine, where the tea of ​​the plant called Ayuq is also widely consumed, is the bread they call sourdough, which they defrost and consume whenever they want. Alaskan cuisine may contain flavors that your palate is not accustomed to. Contrary to popular belief, the people of Alaska, who have developed a unique culinary culture over the years due to both natural and climatic conditions, offer many alternatives in this regard. However, if you are vegan or vegetarian, it is worth warning that you may have difficulties when you go to Alaska. Mavimore Turizm is a travel agency registered with TÜRSAB. Document number: A-8307