YanYanGanaffi Posted October 3, 2004 Report Posted October 3, 2004 It's amazing the things people will eat. For lunch, I'm having grilled rattlesnake. It's not bad, kind of like stringy fish. Some of the odd things I've eaten over the years inclued: Horse: They actaully serve this in Croatia! When I saw it on the menu I couldn't resist. Alligator: Being from a family of rednecks and swamp rats, 'gator tail' is almost a given here in Northeast Florida Dog: Long story, don't ask. Armidillo: Not bad. Really gamy.
LeifTheBunny Posted October 3, 2004 Report Posted October 3, 2004 I've had Kangaroo here in the States. It's pretty tasty. In Europe, Horse is not uncommon of a meat.
Tralla Posted October 3, 2004 Report Posted October 3, 2004 Emu was the weirdest thing I've ever eaten. It was excellent. It was ground and served like a hamburger, and you didn't really notice too much of a difference. Healthier than just about anything on the market, too.
YanYanGanaffi Posted October 3, 2004 Author Report Posted October 3, 2004 Aren't those the birds that can kick you to death and look like an evil ostrich?
LeifTheBunny Posted October 4, 2004 Report Posted October 4, 2004 Emu is ok. Yes, they are giant birds like ostriches. The meat' kinda tough in steak form from the few times I've had it.
Tralla Posted October 4, 2004 Report Posted October 4, 2004 yeah, it has to be prepared a little better, because it's so incredibly lean compared to beef or chicken. and yes, they are actually a part of the ostrich family. and evil.
Canid Posted October 4, 2004 Report Posted October 4, 2004 I've eaten ostrich burgers and I think I had wild boar once (I don't really remember). I've also had bison(Yummy! or was it buffalow?) meat. I have longed to try fried larvae ever since I watched a ducumentary on eating insects (they looked really tastey!)... but I am perfectly happy to sample any insect dish - just haven't had the opportunity yet. What amazes me is what people won't eat..... some people seem to have a horrific lack of curiosity.
Alaeha Posted October 4, 2004 Report Posted October 4, 2004 Maybe they just don't want to be eaten by Canids. ;P
cryptomancer Posted October 4, 2004 Report Posted October 4, 2004 After a good African upbringing, I have eaten a few types of game. Kudu, cape buffalo, springbok, impala, duiker, and ostritch. I love venison, red meat in general, and most other types of meat too. Biltong, *dried meat* like beef jerky, is a favorite, (and yes all of the amimals listed have been eaten in this manner too) Squid, and baby octopus are yummy too. As is duck. I would most likely try anything once, if it is meat, hey, *grins* Carnivor!
Katzaniel Posted October 4, 2004 Report Posted October 4, 2004 Yeah, about the most daring things I've ever eaten are eel, mussels, buffalo, and haggis. If I ever get the chance to eat prairie oysters I will though. Everyone always says, "If you're ever offered a prairie oyster, don't eat it; it's actually the ball of a bull!" but seriously, what's really so wrong about that?
Gyrfalcon Posted October 5, 2004 Report Posted October 5, 2004 Beyond the squimish, sick feeling most men get in the pit of their stomach when they learn that? I mean, take it from the animal's viewpoint. Bad enough you've been killed, gutted, chopped into dozens of pieces... but then they fry your family jewels and eat them. My spirit'd be flipping out.
cryptomancer Posted October 5, 2004 Report Posted October 5, 2004 I would try them. I enjoy heart, and kidney, liver I am not crazy about, tongue is interesting. All meat really, *grins*
reverie Posted October 5, 2004 Report Posted October 5, 2004 (edited) Bar none the worst exotic food experience I ever had was trying 'beetles' in South Korea... I was literally gagging... Luckily, my friend quickly dispenced me some gummie bears from her back back, so medical attention was not necessary... The second worst was trying Sushie with wasabi mayonaise (shudders) on Delta Airlines while flying over Japan. Long story short: it took one emergency room visit, three IV's, and two weeks to recover from the experience... On a happier, note I enjoy eating bison, thai-food, and non-airline sushie on a regular basis... rev... Edited October 5, 2004 by reverie
LeifTheBunny Posted October 6, 2004 Report Posted October 6, 2004 On a happier, note I enjoy eating bison, thai-food, and non-airline sushie on a regular basis... Airline-Sushi just sounds so wrong it makes "Supermarket Sushi" sound appetizing. Unfortunately Thai food no longer agrees with me. It's been over 20 years since I've lived in Thailand and the food is just too spicy for me now.
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