Pufferfish is a deadly delicacy in Japan but a safe one in China. Photo: Tom Wang
Pufferfish in China: diners lured by delicacy now country has bred them poison-free
- A prized delicacy in Japan, where poisonous varieties are prepared by skilled chefs, pufferfish are giving spicy crayfish a run for their money in Beijing
- That’s because Chinese fisheries have bred the poison out of them, prompting the government to lift a ban on their consumption
Pufferfish is a deadly delicacy in Japan but a safe one in China. Photo: Tom Wang