Unusual Food Thread
We have a few places around here where you can get burgers made with exotic meats. Sadly, fewer than pre-Covid.
I was always game (ahem) to try them, too. I have had more buffalo (American Bison) than any other, but also Elk, Venison, Ostrich, Boar, Wagyu beef, and Camel. All were pretty good.
Wagyu was an experience. I made the conscious decision to have it pretty plain- just mayo & grilled onions- so I could taste it without embellishments or cover. It was some of the best ground beef I’ve ever had. Beefy, but somehow...more subtle. I would definitely do it again, and I’d still keep it simple.
Buffalo was the most like beef after Wagyu. Lean but not dry, and intensely meaty
Ostrich was surprisingly beefy in both flavor and appearance considering it’s origins, but you could still taste the poultry-ness of it as well.
Elk and Venison were both meaty in their own way, and definitely gamier than buffalo. I liked them, but think they work better as sausages or steaks than as burgers.
Boar is a favorite. Whenever I see boar on the menu, it’s difficult to pass up. Very flavorful, almost like a mix of beef and pork. Plays VERY well with peppers. I’m eagerly awaiting the state of Texas allowing commercial sale of processed boar meat (it’s an invasive species).
Camel is the one on that list I’d pass on. It was...merely OK. I’d definitely eat it again without hesitation if it were offered to me, but I don’t think I’ll ever go looking for it. It was a lighter flavor, more like a chicken than what you’d expect from a quadruped. Not worth the upcharge for its exotic origins, IMHO.
Zardnaar
Legend
We had a restaurant here that was Chinese and they did an ostrich dish. Very tender would try again.
Zardnaar
Legend
Looks good, halloween not very big here the odd person does it.
Yeah, but it is hard to hold that against them. I mean, they aren't invasive by choice. Humans, however, are.
Eating humans is a LOT farther from being legalized, even here in Texas.*
I know some people living in the reveal area around Houston who have had to deal with herds of 30+ on their property. And even here in D/FW, some large adults have been spotted in some of the public parks.
* I think.
Zardnaar
Legend
Went to pick up my prescription and it was right there open for breakfast. Blueberry, banana, yoghurt think there's was maple syrup but may have been fruit juice or a mix.
Idk how to do pancakes like that buttermilk? Not to sweet or overwhelming.
Ordered at restaurant, went to pharmacy back to restaurant then back to pharmacy to pick it up.
That's how I'm justifying it.
Idk how to do pancakes like that buttermilk? Not to sweet or overwhelming.
Ordered at restaurant, went to pharmacy back to restaurant then back to pharmacy to pick it up.
That's how I'm justifying it.
Zardnaar
Legend
I lived Community. Feeling bad normally do the dine out once a week or fortnight.
It's been a bad fortnight oops.
Diet and exercise time.
