Rounding out my checklist for Korea, my uncle, aunt, and I had dog stew for lunch. Hm... yeah, there's no other name that can make it sound better. Sorry. The restaurant we went to specializes in dog meat, and so on the menu it just says "stew". The dog is assumed.
Don't tell the puppies, but it tasted great. The soup was flavorful and had such an interesting mix of vegetables. It was the kind of spicy that doesn't necessarily burn you but just makes you sweat. The soju my uncle insisted we drink probably also helped to diversify the flavors. Oh, and it was definitely 12 PM in the afternoon. My uncle is legit.
The meat? Extremely different from beef, chicken, or pork. I haven't had venison in a long time but for some reason I think they're kind of similar. Now, I know it won't make a difference for most people, but the breed used for meat in Korea is pretty obscure. It's definitely only raised for consumption because of its size, so don't think Koreans are cooking up a golden retriever or even a jindo.
Anyways, direct all hate mail to the above establishment!
fucking unacceptable, jason...
ReplyDeleteI don't see how they cam be similar.. I've heard that carnivore's meat does not taste like a herbivores. I just couldn't eat a dog or a cat.. like they do there.
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