It has been much too long since I’ve posted a new video but I think it was worth the wait…this is a fun one! Not only do you get to follow me through my exploration of the amazing Noryangjin Fish Market in Seoul, South Korea but you also get to experience the amazing meal that was made for us right outside of the market with all of the live seafood we just purchased. Including our first time trying live baby octopus (Sannakji)…that’s right, live people! So that part may not be for the squeamish (minutes 1:50-2:30) but it’s a popular delicacy in South Korea and you know I like to eat the way the locals do, particularly if it’s something that would be hard to find here in the States.
The tentacles are honestly delicious and we ate every last one from the two baby octopus we bought at the market. I wish they served octopus sashimi here…so tender and tasty, but I guess the fact that they keep squirming around for almost 45 minutes after getting cut up wouldn’t be appealing to most US diners! If you do try this on your own trip to South Korea please make sure to chew well…since the suction cups on the tentacles are still active while you’re eating them if you swallow without chewing or don’t chew properly they can potentially stick to your throat on the way down and be a bit of a choking hazaard. We had no problem (although one tentacle did suction to Katherine’s lip on it’s way into her mouth!) and I don’t think it’s a big risk if you’re not too squeamish and smart about it but definitely don’t want to just swallow them down!
Enough talking…enjoy the video and please comment, like and share as you see fit!
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