"When you are living on an island, it’s natural that most of your daily diet will come from the sea, and the Japanese have proven over the years that if it swims, they will eat it without exception. This is the nation that willingly eats Fugu for Pete’s sake, a fish so poisonous that unless you prepare it correctly you will die very painfully. Compared to that, candied squid seems almost sane… the key word being “almost”.
You can get these at any convenience store or on a stick during a traditional Japanese festival. Funny thing though, the candied squid isn’t actually sweet (don’t ask how that works) and often comes in such appetizing flavors as “Cod Roe” or “Spicy Korean Cabbage.”
http://www.toptenz.net/top-10-weirdest-japanese-snacks-and-drinks.php
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7 comments:
Better to eat it before it eats you.
It needs to get out of the factory sealed pack first. I feel pretty safe.
Too early to make people puke, Cal!
I've had fugu...It's good but makes your mouth a little bit numb.
No matter how that squid tastes, you better beware my friend...
I always am. It's why I keep a deringer in my jumper at all time.
Uuummmmmm........no. I believe we know about my eating habits and none included things with tentacles. Sorry...nothing personal Japan or squid. (how funny - my word verification is stoperm)
My cousin works in the finance industry in Switzerland.... At a dinner meeting with some Japanese businessmen, he let them do the ordering....
They gave him the head of the fish, eyes and all....
Apparently it's an honor in Japan to receive the head of the fish, and a sign of disrespect if you do not eat the whole thing....
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