8 Dishes That Make Diners Creepy In Japan

Diners even have to exchange their lives when enjoying special Japanese dishes.
8 dishes that make diners creepy in a Japanese tour
Puffer fish (Fugu): This is one of the most unique dishes in the world but is loved by the Japanese. Fugu can be processed into many dishes, of which the pufferfish sashimi is the most famous. In fact, this dish is not cheap, diners even have to give their lives because if not prepared properly, the toxin in fish can be fatal. Fugu chefs undergo years of training, practice and rigorous testing before being granted a practice certificate

. The city of Shimonoseki is known as the "Capital of the Japanese pufferfish". Photo: KPG_Payless.
Insect sushi: Sushi is a popular dish in the country of the rising sun In addition to fish and seafood, this dish is also modified by using insects such as spiders, bees, worms, and larvae.



Writer Shoichi Uchiyama once mentioned in the cookbook that the menu is dishes made from insects. He thinks that the spider meat sushi is the best because they are tender and fragrant. The best way to cook them is to simmer them in a pan and then serve with steamed rice like other traditional sushi dishes. Photo: CK Bangkok.
Fish testicles (Shirako): This is a popular dish, to travel to Japan, visitors can order a plate of Shirako in any sushi bar or popular pub. The Japanese often like to eat the testicles of puffer fish or cod. This dish is white, has a strong smell The best time to enjoy shirako is in the fall.



Similar to other raw dishes, shirako is often eaten with soy sauce or wasabi and ponzu (lemon sauce). Some restaurants also process fish testicles into a well-done, but uncommon dish. The value of Shirako is calculated based on the size and freshness of the dish. Photo: Bonchan.
Raw horse meat (Sakuraniku): The Japanese believe that horse meat has more nutrients, less fat and is easier to digest than beef. This dish is also popularly sold in popular pubs. However, when traveling to Japan to enjoy fresh Sakuraniku, you should go to big restaurants, specializing in horse meat. Famous places for sliced raw horse meat are Kumamoto, Nagano and Oita prefectures.



Photo: Kei Shooting.
Fermented soybeans (natto): Instead of being eaten fresh, the Japanese often process soybeans into a variety of dishes. The most famous is natto, a fermentation method that has a history of more than 1,200 years. Although it looks unattractive and has a strong odor that is hard to smell, natto is believed to be the secret to longevity in Japan. Some studies show that this is a nutritious dish, the fermentation process also produces enzymes that are beneficial to the heart. Japanese people often eat natto mixed raw chicken eggs, soy sauce and white rice. Nowadays, natto is upgraded to a culinary arts by Japanese chefs. Boxes of natto with shoyu sauce and yellow mustard are exported around the world.



Photo: Norikko.
Dancing Fish (Shirouo no Odorigui): This dish has a history of about 300 years with the main ingredient is the ice goby (Shirouo) with a transparent appearance. Small, live fish are placed in a large bowl. When eating starts, diners prepare an egg, vinegar and soy sauce. The vinegar is mixed into the shirouo to make them "dance" harder. The Japanese usually do not chew goby raw and drink with sake. The best time to enjoy this dish is spring. Photo: Wiki-Travel.




Horse meat ice cream: Japan has creams that diners can hardly find anywhere in the world. One of them is horse meat cream (Basashi). In addition to the horse-like flavor, in this ice cream box there are also pieces of "horse meat" made from soft candies. In addition, in Japan, there is also seafood ice cream with smell of fish, octopus, crab, shrimp, eel ... Photo: Samut Tungsaleekased.
Jibachi Senbe Biscuits: People in Omachi, Nagano prefecture, Japan often go to the forest to trap wasps to make famous Jibachi Senbe biscuits.



Bees after being boiled and dried to reduce poisoning will be kneaded with flour and spices and then baked. According to locals, the hornet is much more nutritious than regular biscuits. Many tourists also buy bags of Jibachi Senbe cakes as gifts when traveling to Nagano Prefecture. Photo: Aminoapps.
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