Animals and Food
Tori-Class 148
As we all know, some animals make for very delicious dishes including fish, ducks,
chickens, dogs and so on. But here, I’d like to introduce some great delicacies in other
countries and cultures.
1. Scorpion (蝎子)
In Vietnam and China, many people eat the tail—stinger and all—because they
believe it will make them stronger. You may doubt that they can stay healthy after eating
scorpions’ stingers, because cooked scorpions are not de-poisoned, but the heat breaks
down the proteins in the toxin.
2. Rattlesnake (响尾蛇)
The rattlesnake is one of the most poisonous reptiles in the Southwest. But there are
many people who eat them and stay alive. Although it’s delicious, don’t try to catch it
yourself, because even after the head is removed, it can still bite for a few hours.
3. Fugu, or Blowfish (河豚)
Japanese fugu might be the world’s most deadly lunch. A single fish has enough
poison to kill almost 30 adults, and there’s no known antidote.
Fortunately, many Japanese cooks have the skill of removing deadly parts of the
fugus. So, many can enjoy it. If you want to eat it, do not cook it by yourself.
4. Live Octopus (活章鱼)
Pay attention! It’s live octopus, not dead octopus. Live octopus is a treat in Korea.
A small octopus will wrap tightly round your chopsticks, and it may stick to your
teeth, mouth and tongue. What’s more, it’s hard to chew. Take care of yourself when eating
it!
Different countries have different cultures and customs; I have listed some
countries’ differences in food. If you want to learn more, search for it on the internet, and if
you want to enjoy these differences, study hard, and travel all around the world!