Preparing for Japan – Fugu . . .
Yep, that Fugu, also known as Blowfish
Fugu is that highly poisonous fish that is served in Japan as sashimi and sushi. I am very tempted to give it a go on my trip to Tokyo. It’s VERY rare that people actually get poisoned because Fugu chefs are certified. Most folks who die prepare it themselves without the proper knowledge. You can even fish for it yourself and have a Fugu chef on your fishing boat clean it for you and then go home and chow down. You can read about at my new favorite fishing blog Fishing Fury where Adam Guy catches Fugu, has it cleaned, takes it home, cleans it some more, then eats it. Adam also wrote a cool little feature called An Introduction to Fishing in Japan, check it out.
Fugu Sashimi! (Photo used without permission from Fishing Fury)
December 20th, 2006 at 10:56 am
Hey, Im glad to see that you liked Adams article. & Don’t worry about image permission as long as you leave our logo &/or url on the image.
Happy Blogging!
December 20th, 2006 at 11:59 am
They have this Asanebo on occassion…you need to ask for it as it’s part of of the “under the counter” selection. Comes pre-cleaned from Japan.
Was very rubbery from what I remember and somewhat similiar to snapper…though it looks much more tender, cut thin like that in the pic.
Be sure to try some real extra fatty Blue Fin Toro at $1,545,453,235 a pound!
December 21st, 2006 at 3:04 pm
I can’t believe you took the other squirrel away for 10 days!!!
Craig, you have a wonderful time.
CSO, may your tiny paws freeze off!