Live squid dish increasingly popular in Korea

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06-03-11, 02:39 AM
Jenna

Live squid dish increasingly popular in Korea

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The slithering, searching, suction-cupped strands that lure fearless mouths to live squid -- almost always alongside soju (rice wine) -- are also the features that make eating the dish a unique experience.

For first timers as well as veterans, the sensation of a live animal wrapping around the face and tongue as it struggles for its life can be both compelling and grotesque. It's a huge part of the attraction of downing live squid.

As for the taste, the squid itself is surprisingly mild -- dunked in a mixture of sesame oil and salt sauce, it bursts with robust flavor.

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South Korea's live squid fetish | CNNGo.com
06-03-11, 04:05 AM
IMGreat101

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it bursts with robust flavor.

I bet it does.

I'll pass.
06-03-11, 08:57 AM
Cidp24

I'd try it, but then again I'll try just about anything once. I bet it would be a very odd sensation. What if he sucks onto the back of your mouth and hangs on, choking you to death?
06-03-11, 08:59 AM
Odd

Karma's going to have fun with this one - or is it already?
06-03-11, 09:03 AM
Buttercup

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Originally Posted by Cidp24

I'd try it, but then again I'll try just about anything once. I bet it would be a very odd sensation. What if he sucks onto the back of your mouth and hangs on, choking you to death?

There was a similar segment on the tv show "1000 ways to die," lol.

You're braver than I am, I draw the line at eating something that's still alive.
06-03-11, 10:59 AM
Cidp24

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Originally Posted by Buttercup

There was a similar segment on the tv show "1000 ways to die," lol.

You're braver than I am, I draw the line at eating something that's still alive.

Within reason, I'm not going to miss some new adventure or experience. Life's too short.
06-03-11, 01:32 PM
IMGreat101

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Originally Posted by Buttercup

I draw the line at eating something that's still alive.

oysters?
06-03-11, 08:13 PM
Jenna

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Originally Posted by Cidp24

Life's too short.

Especially for the squid! :eek: :fear:
06-05-11, 03:40 PM
Buttercup

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Originally Posted by IMGreat101

oysters?

Okay - let me rephrase that....I draw the line at eating live squid, or a still-beating heart, or a piece of a still-wriggling fish. :D

I'm not fond of raw oysters.