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how common is it to eat fugu? - 05-07-2008, 05:59 AM

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?
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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.
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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?
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05-07-2008, 06:09 AM

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



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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?
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05-07-2008, 06:25 AM

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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.
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05-07-2008, 06:27 AM

I'd never try fugu. xD
But then again I just dislike eating any sort of fish, lol.
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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?
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05-07-2008, 06:37 AM

Yes, I am.
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.
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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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