The narrator describes the experience of tasting muktuk, a traditional dish made from narwhal blubber, which has an unusual, cold, and rubbery texture. The color resembles that of a narwhal, adding to the unique eating experience. Despite its challenging chewiness, the narrator finds the flavor difficult to categorize, comparing it to mushrooms or walnuts. This reflection occurs as the narrator notes that it takes a long time to chew, paralleling the time it took to hunt the narwhal.

The narrator expresses surprise at the delightful taste of muktuk, which they initially doubted, but ultimately find exquisite and healthy. It is rich in vitamin A and contains a good amount of vitamin C, making it a nutritious option. The narrator finds a kind of satisfaction in the taste, relating it to other enjoyed snacks like chicken skin and pork rinds, highlighting the appreciate nuances of traditional foods that can sometimes be overlooked at first glance.