🦔Porcupines are bred and raised in farms in Vietnam for their meat, which is considered a rare delicacy.
🍽️The porcupine's prickly quills are carefully removed before the meat is prepared for cooking.
🧪Porcupine meat is known for its unique flavors, combining bitterness with tenderness.
💰Porcupine meat is relatively expensive due to its scarcity and the effort involved in raising and preparing it.
🍽️Porcupine meat is used in various dishes, including stir-fried organs and coconut curry.
Why do people eat porcupine meat?
—Porcupine meat is considered a delicacy in Vietnam, known for its unique flavors and health benefits.
How is porcupine meat prepared?
—After removing the porcupine's quills, the meat is marinated and cooked using various techniques, such as stir-frying and simmering in coconut curry.
Is porcupine meat safe to eat?
—When properly prepared and cooked, porcupine meat is safe to eat and enjoyed by many people in Vietnam.
What does porcupine meat taste like?
—Porcupine meat has a unique flavor profile, combining bitterness with tenderness, and is often compared to other game meats.
Are there any health benefits to eating porcupine meat?
—According to traditional Eastern medicine, porcupine meat, particularly the stomach, is believed to have detoxifying and digestive benefits.
00:00Introduction to exploring Vietnam's underground world of porcupine meat.
05:12Visit Phantom Porcupine Farm and learn about the process of breeding and raising porcupines.
08:48Arrive at Mr. Tomb's private Porcupine restaurant to taste various dishes made from porcupine meat.
10:55Try stir-fried porcupine organs, including liver, kidney, and stomach.
16:30Discuss the popularity and health benefits of porcupine meat in Vietnam.
18:46Summary of the unique flavors of porcupine meat and its use in different dishes.
