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gustaveats 05-07-2008 05:59 AM

how common is it to eat fugu?
 
In the United States, everyone makes it sound like fugu is so scary to eat and it's SO dangerous. But I heard from my japanese friend that it's not that uncommon. Have you tried fugu?

Nagoyankee 05-07-2008 06:05 AM

It's only dangerous when it's prepared by an amateur who doesn't know what to do with which organs. In Japan, fugu is prepared only by the government-licensed chefs.

You've got to try it if you're ever here. Fugu is too yummy.

gustaveats 05-07-2008 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Nagoyankee (Post 483283)
It's only dangerous when it's prepared by an amateur who doesn't know what to do with which organs. In Japan, fugu is prepared only by the government-licensed chefs.

You've got to try it if you're ever here. Fugu is too yummy.


I would love to try it. Is it true it makes your mouth a little numb because of a little amount of toxin that's there?

yuujirou 05-07-2008 06:09 AM

honestly dun think that it's too common to eat fugu ._.'''
because of it's price tag, lol >.>'

gustaveats 05-07-2008 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by yuujirou (Post 483286)
honestly dun think that it's too common to eat fugu ._.'''
because of it's price tag, lol >.>'

how much does it cost if you want to go to the best place to eat it?

Nagoyankee 05-07-2008 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by gustaveats (Post 483284)
I would love to try it. Is it true it makes your mouth a little numb because of a little amount of toxin that's there?

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.

AmbeRz 05-07-2008 06:27 AM

I'd never try fugu. xD
But then again I just dislike eating any sort of fish, lol.

Nagoyankee 05-07-2008 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by AmbeRz (Post 483297)
I'd never try fugu. xD
But then again I just dislike eating any sort of fish, lol.

Whoaa? Aren't you an island country person like myself?
:D

AmbeRz 05-07-2008 06:37 AM

Yes, I am. :p
But I hate the smell of fish, and I certainly dont like the taste of it xD

I'm very fussy when it comes to food...as you might have noticed. lol.

Nagoyankee 05-07-2008 06:40 AM

Yeah, I've noticed it. Dunno where to take you to dinner when you visit Japan. lol


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