It seems like every new day in China presents a host of culinary dilemmas. Some end in delicious new flavors...some end in vom. Either way, here are some stand out meals:
I don't know if you can see the sign that my friend Sarah is pointing to but it's a picture of a camel. Yup. Which we ate. Barbequed on skewers. It was actually super dee duper delish.
I don't know if you can see the sign that my friend Sarah is pointing to but it's a picture of a camel. Yup. Which we ate. Barbequed on skewers. It was actually super dee duper delish.
This kid was so cute. We saw him at a street fair and had to take a picture. It didn't come out super well but he's so little and the octopuses (octopi?) he's eating on a stick are so huge.
Fish eyeball. Oh, yeah. I Ate it. Whatever, ain't no thang. Ummm...I should admit, though that I ate the eyes primarily for bragging rights and will not be repeating this any time in the near future. It was a huge mistake.
Finally, the critters pictured above are hairy crabs. And they are hiary. I'm not sure if you can tell but their legs are covered in this very weird coat of hair. It's known as a delicacy in China and is particularly famous in Shanghai in the fall...so we had to do it. They were excellent, if challenging to eat.
The aftermath.
2 comments:
You are one brave lady...braver than I am that's for sure. I stayed away from fish eyeballs, fish lips, pig stomach, etc. Usually I was traveling w/ men, so they were the ones who had to eat it and show how brave they were. I got away with just smiling.
Keep it up - sounds like you're having a fabulous trip. Love, Ivy
I want a toastbox. I'm expecting a toastbox at the "white-trash christmas party" this year!
Oh and you're beautiful!
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