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What's the weirdest or most exotic thing (to you) you've eaten

1379 sats \ 24 comments \ @south_korea_ln 11 Jun earth

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Triggered by the discussion under this post about how the woolly mammoth would taste.

I'll go first:

毛鸡蛋 - Mao Ji Dan. Not sure about the English equivalent for this, seems like in South East Asia people eat something similar called Balut.
scorpion on a skewer (other few insects too)
male genitalia (bull's sliced into chips and ram's as a skewer)
snake (as far as I remember, tastes like fish)

All four above were during my time in China.

In Korea, 번데기 (Silkworm larvae), 족발(pig's feet) and 닭발(chicken's feet) are popular. 보신탕 (dog meat stew) is getting much less common, and I only tried it once.

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110 sats \ 2 replies \ @Bell_curve 11 Jun

Cow tongue

Not very exotic

13 sats \ 1 reply \ @Satosora 11 Jun

I heard when made correctly, it tastes marvelous!

23 sats \ 0 replies \ @south_korea_ln OP 11 Jun

Indeed, cow tongue is delicious.

23 sats \ 4 replies \ @south_korea_ln OP 11 Jun

Also just remembered 홍어 (fermented skate), from Jeolla province in Korea. That was genuinely hard to eat as it reeks like ammonia.

0 sats \ 3 replies \ @Satosora 11 Jun

I had to look that one up! I work with ammonia....I am not a fan of the smell.

31 sats \ 2 replies \ @Bell_curve 11 Jun

Fermented skate, known as hongeo in Korean, is a traditional delicacy in South Korea, particularly in the South Jeolla Province. Here are some key points about fermented skate:

Preparation: A whole skate is placed in a pile of hay for days to ferment, resulting in a pungent smell and a chewy texture[3][5].
Flavor and Texture: The fermented skate has a strong ammonia content, which gives it a stinging taste. The texture is similar to that of raw fish, but with a cartilaginous and chewy consistency[3][5].
Traditional Dish: Hongeo is typically enjoyed as part of a "samhap" dish, which includes steamed pork belly and overripe kimchi. This combination helps to balance the strong flavors and textures[3][5].
Regional Significance: Mokpo, South Jeolla Province, is known for its high-quality fermented skate, and Heuksando Island is famous for producing it[3][4].
Availability: Fermented skate can be purchased online, with products like Heuksando Island Hongeo Sashimi offering lightly matured and refrigerated skate that can be stored for up to three months[4].
Culinary Experience: Eating fermented skate is known for its unique sensations, including a tingling feeling in the throat and a lingering smell that can be intense[3][5].

Overall, fermented skate is a distinctive and flavorful dish that is deeply rooted in Korean cuisine and culture, particularly in the South Jeolla Province[3][4][5].

Sources [1] August 2023 Newsletter: Six AI Themes to Consider https://www.lynalden.com/august-2023-newsletter/ [2] https://open.substack.com/pub/livingonbitcoin/p/abandoned-adoption-bitcoin-backslides?r=2jojiv [3] Fermented skate, a traditional Korean delicacy, is not for the faint ... https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/fermented-skate-a-traditional-korean-delicacy-is-not-for-the-faint-hearted-foodie [4] Korean direct delivery B Heuksando Fermented Skate | Wooltari https://wooltariusa.com/en/products/hangugjigbaesong-a-sanjijigsong-gugnaesan-hongeohoe-200g-x-4paeg [5] [I ATE] Hongeo Hwe, Korean fermented skate fish : r/food - Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/food/comments/5ear7z/i_ate_hongeo_hwe_korean_fermented_skate_fish/?rdt=53613

13 sats \ 1 reply \ @cryotosensei 11 Jun

I never cease to be amazed at how fast you compile information from various sources

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bell_curve 11 Jun

👍🤝

137 sats \ 7 replies \ @Satosora 11 Jun

I ate chicken testicles before. I was told it would make me healthy after being sick for a few days. They only told me after I ate it.

23 sats \ 5 replies \ @south_korea_ln OP 11 Jun

Wow, those look surprisingly big. Never tried them though.

This reminds me that I used to eat chicken hearts.

13 sats \ 3 replies \ @Satosora 11 Jun

I wasnt a big fan, but I ate them to get healthier. They were some that were black, too. I have eaten shark fin, too. Too much hype over nothing.

10 sats \ 2 replies \ @Bell_curve 11 Jun

Did you get healthy?

23 sats \ 0 replies \ @south_korea_ln OP 11 Jun

Regression to the mean :)

13 sats \ 0 replies \ @Satosora 11 Jun

well...I was already on the mend. Just icing on the cake.

13 sats \ 0 replies \ @DiedOnTitan 11 Jun

Wow, those look surprisingly big.

That's what she said.

13 sats \ 0 replies \ @DiedOnTitan 11 Jun

113 sats \ 2 replies \ @OT 11 Jun

Deep fried grasshopper in Cambodia, turtle jelly and congealed ducks blood in China.

I like chickens feet!

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @south_korea_ln OP 11 Jun

turtle jelly

Had to look this one up.

Did you have the one that uses actual turtle or the one that does not use turtle shell powder?

Tangentially related, I'm pretty much ok to eat anything, as long as it does not involve contributing to the disappearance of endangered species. Or unnecessary animal cruelty.

13 sats \ 0 replies \ @OT 11 Jun

The literal name in mandarin is “water fish”. I think it’s a soft shelled turtle, but I have no idea how they turn it into jelly!

I’m also ok with trying something new. Turns out I quite like pig intestines and chicken hearts.

23 sats \ 0 replies \ @ek 11 Jun

I was once at the Disgusting Food Museum in Malmö, Sweden. Unfortunately, I don't remember the weirdest thing I ate there (they have some samples you can eat at the end but not for everything) but I remember one of my friends throwing up. They had to reset the counter of days since somebody threw up.

The bugs were pretty easy to eat. They were just very dry and basically turned into dust in your mouth. But they also had some cheese (?) that just smelling it made you want to throw up. The smell was worse than the taste though.

13 sats \ 1 reply \ @cryotosensei 11 Jun

Basashi (raw horse meat) Popular in Kumamoto Not so exotic lol

13 sats \ 0 replies \ @south_korea_ln OP 11 Jun

Both cooked and raw horse meat is delicious in my opinion. Kinda like beef but richer in flavor. It's pretty popular on the island of Jeju, south of Korea.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @criptopanas 11 Jun

Iguana' eggs.

The weird part is that in order to get the eggs from iguana, in Venezuela they don't kill the huge lizard, they just to a surgery in order to get the "egg line" and then, release the iguana.

Here you can see a picture https://colombia.wcs.org/es-es/WCS-Colombia/Noticias/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/17467/ALERTA-POR-COMERCIO-ILEGAL-DE-HUEVOS-DE-IGUANA.aspx

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @itsMoro 12 Jun freebie

maybe fried crickets when i was in mexico