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Originally Posted by Nagoyankee
Wherere you getting all this info?
I don't know how fugu is served in other countries, but in Japan, it's required by law that fugu be served without any poison. I've been eating fugu for a few decades and have never had a numb mouth. I just keep eating it because no other fish can give you the tender, creamy meat. I never let a winter pass me by without at least a couple of fugu dinners.
In the old days (over 40-50 yeras ago), however, things were a little different. The laws regarding fugu weren't nearly as strict as they are now. The so-called gourmets wanted to try a little further so that they could brag about their bravery later on. Now that is just forbidden.
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It may be required by law to be served without poison, but the one time I did have it in Japan, my friend encouraged me to add a pinch of poison, as it numbs your tongue in a pleasurable way. I didn't oblige, but he did it. I understand the handful of fugu related deaths every year are usually due to this practice.