Muksun

Muksun (lat. Coregonus muksun) is a species of freshwater fish native to Siberian Arctic waters, mostly inhabiting the rivers flowing into Kara and Laptev seas, and the lakes of Taymyr Peninsula. The fish can reach the lenght of up to 75 centimeters and weigh up to 8 kilograms, and is characterized by elongated silvery-blue body with a small head.

The meat is tender and oily, with very little bones, and is praised for its taste and nutritional value. Muksun is one of the most important fish for the indigenous people of Russian Arctic and sub-Arctic circle, especially among the Khanty. It is traditionally eaten raw or frozen, sliced in thin stripes (like in the famous local dish stroganina), but it can also be cured by smoking and/or salting it.

Due to overfishing, muksun is nowdays endangered, and fishing restrictions and bans have been placed in some parts of Siberia.