[CanadianEd]

Food Eaten: Pig blood curd

Country of Origin: Hong Kong

Type: Pig's blood somehow prepared into little cubes that somewhat resemble dark brown blocks of tofu.

Fashion Consumed: Usually in some sort of soup-based food. Most commonly served in HK-style "cart noodles", along other delicacies such as pig intestine.

Cons: The texture may take some getting used to. Some people may also be unable to get over the mental block that they're eating pig blood that have been somehow coerced into little blocks.

Pros: I don't know about you, but I love the taste of it. Sort of salty. Apart from that... I can't really compare it to any other food I've tried, really. I like it. Try it.

Overall Impressions: Hey, I've been eating this stuff since I was a kid, so it doesn't faze me. It's also served in some dimsum restaurants, though once again this would very depending on the restaurant - I'm betting that ones that cater primarily to a foreign clientele may not bother cooking it up. I'd say it's worth a try, at least, if you're in a position where you CAN try it.