Eccentric and weird foods you hate eaten?

moila · 29-07-2009, 13:40

Make a list of all the weird, foods you have eaten that tasted nice

I am too embarassed to admit to people what I have eaten so im going to say it here.
[LIST][*]Flower[*]Roots[*]Fish eyes, head, tail- Its very nice and tastes a bit jelly like[*]Cows feet, tongue, heart, brain[*]Chicken feet[*]dried fish[*]Chicken liver[*]leaves that are edible[*]Slimy Spinach[*]Okra[/LIST]

Poppy Seed · 29-07-2009, 13:47

Not sure why you're embarrassed to say in real life that you've eaten any of those.

I can only think of a couple of taboo things I wouldn't eat and I wouldn't admit to eating if I did, like human flesh!

grassmarket · 29-07-2009, 16:54

My nomination is duck heart salad. It is the only time I have ever felt guilty for eating meat, they are about the size of a walnut, you get 5 or 6 in a portion and they look just like wee hearts, so there is no chance to deny what it is you are doing. What made it worse was that it was on the outside terrace of a restaurant overlooking a river....

Some flowers are very edible - nasturtiums have a nice peppery flavour.

kezby_2k · 29-07-2009, 17:04

Kangaroo - It was lovely!

Poppy Seed · 29-07-2009, 17:08

This reminds me of the time my ex took me out for dinner to console me over the freak mass death of all my goldfish in an acid water situation.

He ordered white bait followed by fish and chips.

Thankfully he's someone else's problem now!

TommyGavin76 · 29-07-2009, 18:50

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Originally Posted by grassmarket

My nomination is duck heart salad. It is the only time I have ever felt guilty for eating meat, they are about the size of a walnut, you get 5 or 6 in a portion and they look just like wee hearts, so there is no chance to deny what it is you are doing. What made it worse was that it was on the outside terrace of a restaurant overlooking a river....

Some flowers are very edible - nasturtiums have a nice peppery flavour.

I've had duck hearts, thought they were amazing. Also had sweetbreads, foie gras, calves brains and quite a few other strange concoctions.

Mister rosy · 29-07-2009, 18:54

Snails. They are quite tasty!

kezby_2k · 29-07-2009, 19:13

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Originally Posted by Mister rosy

Snails. They are quite tasty!

I'm with you on that one!

Sir Jeremy III · 29-07-2009, 21:14

I tried dog meat when i was in Vietnam and it was quite tasty!

reginald1981 · 30-07-2009, 12:12

Chicken supernoodles. Weird and revolting for me anyway.

anouttedlurker · 30-07-2009, 14:05

Chickens feet, yes I have had them too - not much eating on them!

I think possibly one of the weirdest things I like isn't that leftfield as its such, it is just unpopular - but I really like offal and love the St John restaurant - brilliant place... but is amazing how many people don't like offal.

anouttedlurker · 30-07-2009, 14:06

Chickens feet, yes I have had them too - not much eating on them!

I think possibly one of the weirdest things I like isn't that unusual, just unpopular - but I really like offal and love the St John restaurant - brilliant place... but is amazing how many people don't like offal.

stud u like · 30-07-2009, 14:15

Snails,octopus,testicles,courgette flowers

indianwells · 30-07-2009, 14:16

I had Alligator once. Bloody horrible.

mathertron · 30-07-2009, 14:17

casu marzu

wouldnt recommend it.
/|\

indianwells · 30-07-2009, 14:19

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Originally Posted by mathertron

casu marzu

wouldnt recommend it.
/|\

You win, that looks fcuking disgusting!

anouttedlurker · 30-07-2009, 14:38

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Originally Posted by mathertron

casu marzu

wouldnt recommend it.
/|\

i am very broad minded about what I eat but I would draw the line at that!!!!!

anouttedlurker · 30-07-2009, 14:39

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Originally Posted by stud u like

Snails,octopus,testicles,courgette flowers

good choices - they are all yummy!!! I especially love stuffed courgette flowers.

anfortis · 30-07-2009, 14:42

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Originally Posted by indianwells

You win, that looks fcuking disgusting!

Jeremy Lee ate Cacio marcetto, which looks very similar, on Channel 4's Could you eat an elephant? Turned my stomach

TommyGavin76 · 30-07-2009, 17:40

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Originally Posted by stud u like

Snails,octopus,testicles,courgette flowers

Where did you eat testicles?

Orangemaid · 30-07-2009, 18:16

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Originally Posted by TommyGavin76

Where did you eat testicles?

In the jungle

summerain · 30-07-2009, 23:06

I have a friend who claims to have eaten Elephant while abroad

she said it tastes like beef but sweeter. Yuck!

Weirdest for me... possibly moudy cheese, with the mould scraped off

grassmarket · 31-07-2009, 09:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by summerain

I have a friend who claims to have eaten Elephant while abroad

she said it tastes like beef but sweeter. Yuck!

Always plenty left for sandwiches the next day, though.

fairypenny · 31-07-2009, 12:33

Why is Okra weird?
My nana's asian, and she uses it all the time - is it not something that other people use?

Sallysally · 31-07-2009, 13:00

I am willing to have a go at anything people eat in their countries, providing it is not illegal! So I have had a fair share of "eccentric" (ie not generally eaten in this country) food, including guinea pig, alligator, kangaroo, emu and wallaby, monkey, snake etc. The most exotic I suppose must have been lotus root, birds nest, sharks fin (this was before it was regarded as a no-no) and fried jelly fish.

I was offered dolphin and whale in Japan, but could not bring myself to eat it - nor indeed monkey brains!

29-07-2009, 13:40	#1
moila Inactive Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,017	Eccentric and weird foods you hate eaten? Make a list of all the weird, foods you have eaten that tasted nice I am too embarassed to admit to people what I have eaten so im going to say it here. [LIST][]Flower[]Roots[]Fish eyes, head, tail- Its very nice and tastes a bit jelly like[]Cows feet, tongue, heart, brain[]Chicken feet[]dried fish[]Chicken liver[]leaves that are edible[]Slimy Spinach[]Okra[/LIST]

29-07-2009, 13:47	#2
Poppy Seed Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,706	Not sure why you're embarrassed to say in real life that you've eaten any of those. I can only think of a couple of taboo things I wouldn't eat and I wouldn't admit to eating if I did, like human flesh!

29-07-2009, 16:54	#3
grassmarket Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 23,321	My nomination is duck heart salad. It is the only time I have ever felt guilty for eating meat, they are about the size of a walnut, you get 5 or 6 in a portion and they look just like wee hearts, so there is no chance to deny what it is you are doing. What made it worse was that it was on the outside terrace of a restaurant overlooking a river.... Some flowers are very edible - nasturtiums have a nice peppery flavour.

29-07-2009, 17:04	#4
kezby_2k Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 842	Kangaroo - It was lovely!

29-07-2009, 17:08	#5
Poppy Seed Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,706	This reminds me of the time my ex took me out for dinner to console me over the freak mass death of all my goldfish in an acid water situation. He ordered white bait followed by fish and chips. Thankfully he's someone else's problem now!

29-07-2009, 18:50	#6
TommyGavin76 Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 16,886	Quote: Originally Posted by grassmarket My nomination is duck heart salad. It is the only time I have ever felt guilty for eating meat, they are about the size of a walnut, you get 5 or 6 in a portion and they look just like wee hearts, so there is no chance to deny what it is you are doing. What made it worse was that it was on the outside terrace of a restaurant overlooking a river.... Some flowers are very edible - nasturtiums have a nice peppery flavour. I've had duck hearts, thought they were amazing. Also had sweetbreads, foie gras, calves brains and quite a few other strange concoctions.

29-07-2009, 18:54	#7
Mister rosy Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 240	Snails. They are quite tasty!

29-07-2009, 19:13	#8
kezby_2k Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 842	Quote: Originally Posted by Mister rosy Snails. They are quite tasty! I'm with you on that one!

29-07-2009, 21:14	#9
Sir Jeremy III Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Summer Bay, Australia Posts: 5,581	I tried dog meat when i was in Vietnam and it was quite tasty!

30-07-2009, 12:12	#10
reginald1981 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London Posts: 4,492	Chicken supernoodles. Weird and revolting for me anyway.

30-07-2009, 14:05	#11
anouttedlurker Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,562	Chickens feet, yes I have had them too - not much eating on them! I think possibly one of the weirdest things I like isn't that leftfield as its such, it is just unpopular - but I really like offal and love the St John restaurant - brilliant place... but is amazing how many people don't like offal.

30-07-2009, 14:06	#12
anouttedlurker Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,562	Chickens feet, yes I have had them too - not much eating on them! I think possibly one of the weirdest things I like isn't that unusual, just unpopular - but I really like offal and love the St John restaurant - brilliant place... but is amazing how many people don't like offal.

30-07-2009, 14:15	#13
stud u like Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Sunny Side Of The Street Posts: 40,105	Snails,octopus,testicles,courgette flowers

30-07-2009, 14:16	#14
indianwells Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,236	I had Alligator once. Bloody horrible.

30-07-2009, 14:17	#15
mathertron Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Above the clouds Posts: 22,453	casu marzu wouldnt recommend it. /\|\

30-07-2009, 14:19	#16
indianwells Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,236	Quote: Originally Posted by mathertron casu marzu wouldnt recommend it. /\|\ You win, that looks fcuking disgusting!

30-07-2009, 14:38	#17
anouttedlurker Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,562	Quote: Originally Posted by mathertron casu marzu wouldnt recommend it. /\|\ i am very broad minded about what I eat but I would draw the line at that!!!!!

30-07-2009, 14:39	#18
anouttedlurker Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,562	Quote: Originally Posted by stud u like Snails,octopus,testicles,courgette flowers good choices - they are all yummy!!! I especially love stuffed courgette flowers.

30-07-2009, 14:42	#19
anfortis Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 422	Quote: Originally Posted by indianwells You win, that looks fcuking disgusting! Jeremy Lee ate Cacio marcetto, which looks very similar, on Channel 4's Could you eat an elephant? Turned my stomach

30-07-2009, 17:40	#20
TommyGavin76 Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 16,886	Quote: Originally Posted by stud u like Snails,octopus,testicles,courgette flowers Where did you eat testicles?

30-07-2009, 18:16	#21
Orangemaid Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sat at computer with heatin on Posts: 45,573	Quote: Originally Posted by TommyGavin76 Where did you eat testicles? In the jungle

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30-07-2009, 23:06	#22
summerain Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 8,047	I have a friend who claims to have eaten Elephant while abroad she said it tastes like beef but sweeter. Yuck! Weirdest for me... possibly moudy cheese, with the mould scraped off

31-07-2009, 09:46	#23
grassmarket Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 23,321	Quote: Originally Posted by summerain I have a friend who claims to have eaten Elephant while abroad she said it tastes like beef but sweeter. Yuck! Always plenty left for sandwiches the next day, though.

31-07-2009, 12:33	#24
fairypenny Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 896	Why is Okra weird? My nana's asian, and she uses it all the time - is it not something that other people use?

31-07-2009, 13:00	#25
Sallysally Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: lala land Posts: 2,203	I am willing to have a go at anything people eat in their countries, providing it is not illegal! So I have had a fair share of "eccentric" (ie not generally eaten in this country) food, including guinea pig, alligator, kangaroo, emu and wallaby, monkey, snake etc. The most exotic I suppose must have been lotus root, birds nest, sharks fin (this was before it was regarded as a no-no) and fried jelly fish. I was offered dolphin and whale in Japan, but could not bring myself to eat it - nor indeed monkey brains!