Stomach-Turning Trend: Korean Videos of Eating Living 'Ice Fish' Spark Massive Controversy on Social Media"
Every country boasts its own unique culinary culture. These food traditions often mirror the climate conditions and historical past of the respective country. Therefore, understanding a country's culinary culture is, in a sense, akin to understanding its climate and history. Moreover, what may be considered an ordinary food in one country can appear quite peculiar in another.
You may have come across the recent viral social media trend, the 'Dancing Ice Fish.' Videos of Koreans relishing these fish, for which they have waited months to procure, while they are still moving, have understandably turned the stomachs of those unaccustomed to this culture.
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The small, transparent fish known as "Shirouo" (icefish) in the video are particularly popular in Japan, where they are famously served in a dish called "Shirouo no Odorigui," or "Dancing Icefish."
Fish are typically served alive in a bowl of water, hence the term 'dancing.' The reason for this name is that the fish continue to move around once in your mouth. They are usually consumed with a topping of raw egg yolk and vinegar. It's believed that the vinegar 'wakes up' the fish, causing them to move even more. Rather than for its taste, this dish is preferred for the unique 'experience' it offers, with the lively and slippery texture in the mouth. As for who would want to partake in this experience, well, that's anyone's guess.
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