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anivair

The Invisible Druid Eats Fish: part 1

Mar 08, 2012 11:01

Originally published at invisible druid. You can comment here or there.

It's time that I begin my GREAT FISH EXPERIMENT!

I've been wanting, for some time, to try some sardines, anchovies, and kippered herring. They're supposedly jam packed full of healthy stuff, super paleo-friendly, and really cheap. Who can argue?

Well ... everyone I've ( Read more... )

Comments 5

stormdog March 8 2012, 16:16:33 UTC

I have this weird problem with food textures. I have ever since I was little. I think it's tied to some other neurological stuff, sensory and otherwise. I've gotten a lot better about a lot of things, but I still have trouble with a lot of food. So that's why I'm going to ask the strange question that follows.

What's the texture of these like? Is it more or less uniform, like you're eating a really small fillet? Do you feel bones or whatever else is inside a fish when you eat them? That's the thing, more than smell or taste or anything, that puts me off things like this.

anivair March 8 2012, 16:21:55 UTC

The texture is almost indistinguishable from tuna or any other cooked fish. If I had not had my eyes open, I'd have assumed it was a mild and well prepared tuna. Not quite as tough as tuna, but I think that's a good thing. not slimy or weird at all.

stormdog March 8 2012, 16:59:03 UTC

Nifty. Maybe I'll be brave and try some. Thanks!

sjaantze42 March 8 2012, 16:18:15 UTC

I really like them with some feta cheese and crackers. I'm not sure that either of those things are paleo-friendly, but I really like them quite a bit! I prefer the boneless fillets in spring water when I can find them. Love the blog; much fun to read!

wanderingbastet March 8 2012, 16:45:45 UTC

Reminds me of when I was in Japan for my brother's wedding - I had vowed to myself that I would at least try everything that was put before me (not *too* difficult since I already loved sushi), and that was tested severely when I was presented with a fish on a stick. Like, a whole fish, about sardine-sized, including head and tail, skewered on a stick, lightly breaded, and flash-fried like tempura. I ate it, but I will admit that the head and tail had quite a bit of gag-factor. But I think without those bits attached, as it seems the sardines you tried had them already removed, I might have to give these a try...