January 30 10:03
Norilsk Nickel's corporate podcast “Outside the Format” explores the gastronomy of the North.
The guest of the issue was the famous restaurant critic, editor-in-chief of the authoritative “Salt” project and organizer of the “Salt of Taimyr” expeditions Ivan Glushkov. He said that there are still many myths around northern cuisine.
“The most important and implausible of them is that there is nothing to cook in the Far North. This is, of course, not true. There are many wonderful dishes and products in the Arctic. This is a huge region that simply cannot help but be amazing. Every time you come to Norilsk, you discover something new for yourself,” said Ivan Glushkov.
The main products of the Arctic are venison, Arctic fish and wild plants. They are not only tasty, but also healthy. Their environmental friendliness and unique taste form a sustainable global trend for Arctic cuisine. Chefs note that northern products are the highest quality raw materials for creating gastronomic masterpieces.
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At the same time, seasonality and logistics are not an obstacle, but part of the philosophy. On the contrary, they help flexibly change the menu depending on the best catch or berry season. This demonstrates the high professionalism of the team, its respect for the product and willingness to dialogue with the guest.
You can try northern cuisine in Norilsk, where Norilsk Nickel is helping to create new infrastructure. A large-scale update also affected the local restaurant “Polar Star”. His team aims to draw attention to Norilsk, show the city from a new side and break stereotypes about the “harsh” north.
“High cuisine based on local products is becoming a serious additional argument for visiting the Arctic along with the unique nature. Thus, gastronomy turns into an important part of the unique tourist experience and forms a new attractive image of the territory,” notes Norilsk Nickel.
