Fugu

(It's deadliest fish in the world!)
Fugu (pufferfish fish) is one fish that is highly toxic and even deadly. Although the risk is dead, food of fugu is one of the special foods in Japan. Wrapping the fish and even eggs are known as the food is very valuable.This fish, called fish pufferfish (some know him as mackerel) for its ability to inflate its body. Kanji for writing the name of this fish, if translated literally means "river pig". In the area of ​​western Japan, fugu is called Fuku meaning "blow" or "happiness."



Mentioned, there are about 40 species of fish caught and reared in Japan. About 10,000 tonnes of fish in consumption each year. , One of the perfecture Yamaguchi known as Fugu, is the largest supplier of this fish.
ancient Japanese expression that says "I want to eat fugu, but I dont want to die." Toxins in fish is very dangerous, it can even cause sudden death, so that only licensed chefs who alone are allowed to prepare this fish. To get permission, you must have the ability and specific knowledge of fugu. Every kind of poisonous fugu has a different body part, so that this knowledge is a must-have. Due to tight regulations, the number of deaths can be reduced by very much.
Foods derived from fish meat is usually very expensive. One meal can range between U.S. $ 100-200 (about Rp1-2 million). It is said that Tora-fugu, fugu is the most delicious kind of meat flavor. These fish are very expensive, and even the price can reach Rp 1 million per fish at the fish market. Now it is ready to eat fugu fish can already be found in some supermarkets are even available online as well. Winter is the best season to enjoy this fish, because of the high fat content.





Wrapping the fish processed foods:- Fugu sashi: tipis2 sliced ​​fugu fish meat, served with ponzu sauce (a mixture of lime juice and soy sauce)- Chiri Fugu: Fugu fish vegetables and meat boiled in soup konbu dashi (fish and seaweed broth) in a large container. Also served with ponzu sauce.
- Fugu kara age: pieces of fish meat is flavored, wrapped in flour and fried
- Hire zake Fugu: Fugu fish fin pieces are baked and soaked in hot sake