Strangest things you've eaten?

[Caladan]

I got a few more now that I've returned from Iceland. Although I assume some of it may not be necessarily exotic for members who live not far from the Arctic Circle.

I tried (minke) whale steak a couple of times. I found it to be very high quality red meat. I tried reindeer for the first time, the second time was a beautiful hot soup that brought back the color to my frozen cheeks, I also tried fermented shark meat which is a local traditional dish, and Orca (or killer whale) in dry form.

 

[Sunstone]

The strangest things I've ever eaten? There was this one woman whose political views were indeed rather off-beat, but I wouldn't call her "strange" as a person.

 

[Astravalon]

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[Amechania]

Ruby Tuesday's

 

[Parsimony]

Nothing all that adventurous for me so far: frog legs, escargot, fried alligator tail, prepackaged crickets/mealworms and liver.

 

[nazz]

I've eaten zebra, crocodile and tarantula before now, but I'm wondering if anyone can beat this for the weirdest thing to eat.

So, go!

No, you have me beat by a mile. I avoid weird things to eat.

 

[nazz]

I had pheasant for the first time in my life tonight. It's highly overrated IMO.

 

[illykitty]

Eggplants. :areyoucra

Being someone who tries to eat more vegetarian, I had them a few times. Not a fan. Much prefer courgettes.

 

[Caladan]

Eggplants. :areyoucra

Being someone who tries to eat more vegetarian, I had them a few times. Not a fan. Much prefer courgettes.

Mind if I ask how you prepared them?

 

[illykitty]

Mind if I ask how you prepared them?

I tried seasoning and grilling them. But had them in many different restaurants too (Med, Japanese, Italian) and the only time were it was passable was in a tempura batter.

I think I just don't like them much, texture and taste turn my tastebuds off. This is a rare thing for me to say, I like most food.

 

[Vinayaka]

I'm eating eggplant as we speak. Love it. South Indian curry style. It's sponginess holds spice flavour well.

Weirdest? Maybe rabbit, as a kid, long long time ago.

 

[StarryNightshade]

I tried escargot a little while back.

Not a fan. Too rubbery with no real flavor.

 

[StarryNightshade]

Sheep intestines stuffed with rice :cover:

I would totally try that.

 

[shadowcat]

When I was in China last year we used to eat grasshoppers every night. Someone also bought stuff statt was labelled as cat and dog but I don't know if it really was - it tasted terrible. :/

What's so weird about eggplants?

 

[illykitty]

What's so weird about eggplants?

Taste and texture. Bleh!

 

[Caladan]

Taste and texture. Bleh!

I'd advise looking into Middle Eastern and Mediterranean ways to prepare eggplants. It might open new possibilities for you in regards to this naughty and misunderstood vegetable.

 

[FearGod]

I'd advise looking into Middle Eastern and Mediterranean ways to prepare eggplants. It might open new possibilities for you in regards to this naughty and misunderstood vegetable.

Yes indeed, such as moutabal, healthy and very tasty.

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[illykitty]

I'd advise looking into Middle Eastern and Mediterranean ways to prepare eggplants. It might open new possibilities for you in regards to this naughty and misunderstood vegetable.

I have eaten it in Mediterranean ways, as stated to my reply to you, still didn't like it.

Yes indeed, such as moutabal, healthy and very tasty.

Might like baba ghanoush, never had it. If it's puréed the texture won't be an issue but the taste still remains. But I love Lebanese food! Meat eater or not, can find something for everyone to enjoy. :drool:

 

[Father Heathen]

Pretty tasty with saltines.

 

[steelygreye]

Canned octopus? That sounds super awesome, actually.

The strangest thing I've eaten was probably frog legs. Although, in the Southern US, it's kind of common. I haven't really eaten anything really strange, but I'm always trying new things.