Delicacies

This week Scott traveled on business so he ate all Chinese food that was chosen for him in big Chinese-style dinners. Typically these dinners and lunches are served “family-style” with the dishes placed on a “lazy susan” in the middle of a round table. The food gets moved around the table for at least an hour and the dishes just keep coming and coming. It’s not uncommon to have 12-20 items served. All in all, the food was excellent, but Scott did get to try several items that were a bit “different.”

Beef Stomach – this was served cold and looked like thin onion rings. However it had a strong garlic flavor and a funny texture. It was not his favorite.

Pig's Ear – this one looked like garlic gloves. It was tough to chew and tasteless. Scott did not have a second nibble on this one.

Pig Stomach – this was served in a soup. It was similar to a cross between egg drop soup and corn chowder. Scott was very surprised as this one was very good.

Chicken Feet – this was Scott’s first rodeo with chicken feet. He thought the flavor was fine, but there was something disconcerting about his mouth right between the toes trying to pluck out the meat with his teeth.