wonder what this restaurant specializes in? fugu on sale at 14000 yen a pop preparing the fugu plating fugu sashimi fugu on a plate fugu chiri Fugu (blow fish) is a fish which contains deadly poison in the organs. Despite the risk, fugu dishes remain as special feasts in Japan. Even the milt is considered as a great delicacy. Fugu is referred to as blow/globe/puffer fish since it blows its body up. There is an old expression such that "I want to eat fugu, but I don't want to die" in Japan. Since fugu's poison can lead to instantaneous deaths of diners, only licensed cooks are allowed to prepare fugu. You must have special skills and knowledge about fugu to be licensed. Poisonous parts of fugu differ, depending on the kind of fugu. Because of the strict regulations, the number of deaths is decreasing. Fugu dishes are usually expensive. One meal can cost $100 to $200 per person at a famous restaurant. But there are inexpensive fugu dishes (from $15 to $20) available at some restaurants. It's said that the most poisonous fugu, "Tora-fugu," is the most delicious. Tora-fugu is expensive and can cost over one hundred dollars at a fish market. Nowadays, prepared-fugu are sold at grocery stores and online stores, and fugu are eaten at Japanese homes. Fugu dishes are becoming more common than they used to be. Winter is the best season to eat fugu. Blow Fish dishes: * Fugu-sashi Thinly sliced raw fugu. Served with ponzu dipping sauce (mixture of citrus juice and soy sauce). * Fugu-chiri Vegetables and fugu are simmered in konbu dashi soup in a large pot. Served with ponzu dipping sauce. * Fugu Kara-age Floured and deep fried. * Fugu Hire-zake Grilled fin is put in hot sake drink.
Well, the price tag seems common to the value of other asian seafood delicacies. Although, I'd personally pass on this, even though the risk is miniscule when prepared by the highly skilled chefs. But then again...maybe at least once when I get the chance. The fish looks amusing when swimming, but looks a lot better on plate. =)
nah not my kind of liking.......not to mention the price..-lol....at 1st from the name i tbought you meant them chinese mushrooms...'dung goo' -lol
i wanna try i wanna try.. saw this on tv ages.. always wanted to try... but... no1.. no money... no2.. no money... no3.. too chicken.. lol.. afraid i might get poisoned... cos chef might be asleep that day lol
^ be a brave girl! I'm sure you'll earn a lot of money if you open your own restaurant and can afford to eat Fugu within no time! If you've survived eating Fugu you'll live even longer! Fresh market in Kyoto and this fish stand apparently sold (dried) Fugu parts. (it wasn't Fugu season yet) The real ones looks funny when they're bloated....
aiyerr its so cute!!! the dried fugu's so cute ehhehe have u tried fugu b4?? is it good? sweet? or just tasteless??
haha this reminded me of the simpsons episode when homer eats the fugu thing and he thought he was gona diee -lol haha but yes, i wouldn't take the risk -ann and ofcourse no money -bigsmile
lol... we should share ehhehe... oh no... wait.. u can eat first ehhehe then tell me... hehehe but would u eat it if u have the money then?
LOL, you cunning girl! If we should share and I have to taste it first I will pretend there's something wrong with it and advise you not to eat it and I'll shove the rest in my mouth before you get a chance to try it. -innocent
