Mudshark Loc: Illinois

I spent a lot of time all around the Pacific Rim...Navy photographer and later after college I was the head photographer at the Pacific Daily News for four years. I made a hobby of eating strange (to Americans) foods. I've eaten (several times) bats and a long list of stuff most folks don't want to know about...
But gentlemen.......BALUT......is where I drew the line in the sand...OMG!!! Can't even describe how bad....

pounder35 Loc: "Southeast of Disorder"

I was curious and Googled Balut. You've got to be kidding me. It'a about breakfast time but I seriouly lost my appetite. :lol:

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

Once was enough for me, and it didn't stay down.

ricofoto Loc: Adelaide, Australia

There is basicly two levels of balut, the first stage is where the chick has not developed, so it is just like an old rotten egg. The second stage, the fully developed balut has the semblance of a chick, with feathers, beak etc inside. That is definately an aquired taste. The first stage is OK though, especially with some hot spices and of course plenty of tuba. Not something I make a habit of though and like I say, with some tuba, it is paletable..........Rico

pounder35 Loc: "Southeast of Disorder"

Now I've to Google Tuba. :roll: :lol: Just did that and it seems to be a coconut vinegar. I think Balut would require Tequila. Half a bottle straight up so I don't know what I'm eating and won't remember it later. :lol: :thumbup:

Mudshark Loc: Illinois

I've known guys who got totally wasted then attempted to eat balut...it wasn't pretty...and it didn't help...
The smell alone told me everything I needed to know...
I think I'd die of alcohol poisoning before I'd be able to eat balut..
By the way...they often use a little straw, like the ones you get to stir your coffee...to poke the end of the egg. Then they suck out the "juicy stuff" before fully opening the shell for the main course.....................
Tell 'em, GoofyNewfie, Balut redefines "bad breath!"

pounder35 Loc: "Southeast of Disorder"

That brings back memories of a trip to Ft. Walton Beach, FL. where we had a a bachelor party trip and two guys were Navy. One had never had raw oysters. Hard to believe. There were 14 of us and the owner of the place (kind of a dump) got tired of keeping up with how many dozens we were consuming and asked us to keep up with it. Sort of an honor system. Had one guy shucking oysters and we wore him out and he still about 8 hrs. to go. I normally dip the oyster in cocktail sauce then put it on a cracker. The Navy guy tried a few that way then a friend took a large one right on the shell and said to the other guy "Watch this, this is the way to do it." and proceeded to slurp it right off the shell. The guy headed straight to the men's room and wouldn't eat another one. :lol: :thumbup:

Mudshark Loc: Illinois

I thought that was how you do it...I always like a little lemon or lime juice and or a shot of hot sauce then slurp it right off the shell. I also like them fried but consider them almost two completely different things...raw oysters are good for you....

pounder35 Loc: "Southeast of Disorder"

I guess it depends on what part of the country you're in. We mix ketchup, horseradish, and Tobasco and throw them on a cracker but I sometimes will skip the cracker. More horsey sauce the better. Great way to clear the sinuses. :thumbup: Still can't figure out how they find so many horses to mix with the radish. :roll: :lol: This is starting to sound like a food forum so I guess we need to get back to photography. :roll: I'll post a picture of my favorite "dive" in Destin next trip. That gets it back on track a little. I'll probably go down next weekend. I have a friend who has two condos in Ft. Walton and they stay rented out most of the summer but there is a three day window next weekend. The place in Destin is called the Boathouse and that's basically what it is. Not sure if they have a web site but if you Google "dive" you'll probably find it. :lol: Right on Destin Harbor where the fishing boats dock. Not a place for the faint of heart. Not a place to take a new girlfriend if you're trying to impress her if you know what I mean. :thumbup:

ricofoto Loc: Adelaide, Australia

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Depends upon if the fish are swimming!

David Lyon

At least I don’t need a pack mule to carry my Bronicas.