I was reminded this weekend that I did try one of the more disgusting things in this world -
A little over a year ago, a group of us were traveling in Peru where we tried the local delicacies of cuy and chicha: Guinea pig and a fermented corn beverage.
The guinea pig was a little tough and not too remarkable.
I nearly gagged when I learned that the fermentation process involved old women spitting, yes spitting, into the great big vat of liquid as they prepare it.
I still shudder a bit at this... but am somewhat proud of myself for trying it. I can handle anything, right?
1 comment:
uh yum? didn't the native americans make a beer-type beverage with corn? i think i read that somewhere but it was not a big hit with the new settlers because well corn is a terrific source of fiber...
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