I personally love it,
IF it is done right! If you use white fish it doesn't taste fishy...the fish gives it just the right texture and really adds protein. Its an old native recipe. They used to preserve their berries in seal oil or animal lard in ancient times and that kept them from going bad until winter came. I think thats where they came up with the idea. Traditionally they didn't use sweetener and it was a special dish...now they use sugar...I haven't actually made it using artificial sweetener but think it could be done using splenda. If you used salmon for the aqudak it would taste fishy...Some of the people are now using potato flakes or mashed potatoes and some are also using flaked bread (rub bread between your hands until it flakes out like fresh bread crumbs). I personally prefer it with white fish. Just is more authentic that way.
I am more than willing to answer anyone's questions about the native diet and ways.
I love Alaska and all of its people.