The fugu (河豚; 鰒; フグ) in Japanese, bogeo (복어; 鰒魚) or bok (복) in Korean, and hétún (河豚; 河魨) in Standard Modern Chinese [a] is a pufferfish, normally of the genus Takifugu, Lagocephalus, or Sphoeroides, or a porcupinefish of the genus Diodon, or a dish prepared from these fish. [citation needed]

Aug 6, 2019 · Fugu was originally a high-class food, but has become more widely available in recent years--although still as a premium-priced fish. Here are 10 excellent fugu dishes that make those prices absolutely worth it.

Feb 5, 2024 · Fugu is a Japanese delicacy made out of sliced pufferfish. As alluring as it be may for adventurous gastronauts, this dicey dish can prove deadly with just one wrong slip of the knife. What is...

Oct 15, 2022 · Fugu (or blowfish) is by far the country's most dangerous dish, and it's the one that Shimonoseki is most known for. If improperly prepared, fugu can be toxic to those who …

Jan 20, 2025 · Fugu (puffer fish) is a luxury food ingredient in Japan, and can only be prepared by specially licensed chefs because of the toxins stored within its body. Acclaimed for its distinctive texture, fugu is delicious whether raw, boiled, or fried, …

Aug 21, 2024 · Fugu is a puffer fish delicacy eaten in Japan which, if prepared incorrectly, can be deadly to eat. This is because there are toxic parts of the poison tetrodotoxin in the fish’s organs which neat to be prepared properly in order to prevent it from contaminating the meat.

Nov 28, 2023 · Fugu, a legendary fish with a prickly exterior, encapsulates the essence of Japanese food culture. It’s a blend of aesthetic appreciation, uncompromising attention to detail, and a daring curiosity for unique flavors.

Aug 22, 2024 · Fugu, or puffer fish, is highly dangerous due to its potent tetrodotoxin, a poison found in its organs, especially the liver and ovaries. This toxin is 1,200 times more lethal than cyanide, and a tiny amount can be fatal.

Nov 15, 2022 · One of the most unusual things to eat in the world, and also potentially one of the most dangerous, is fugu, the Japanese pufferfish or blowfish. Not all, but the most famous and desired sub-species of fugu contain toxins that can kill diners if not properly prepared. So why would any sane person want to risk their life for a bite of fish?

Nov 2, 2020 · Fugu is a Japanese term for puffer fish. It is considered a deadly food and a lethal fish due to the poisonous shellfish that they eat. Back in January this year, a Japanese city was put on red alert because this fish entered the food chain through a local supermarket.