Re: Rat for dinner?

On Wed, 12 Feb 2025, Ed P wrote:

I'm watching a show on Discovery Channel called Contraband Seized at the Border.  A couple is bringing is some things from Mexico and being checked at the border.
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The main question was the value of a grinding machine to process corn for tortillas.  That was OK, used it had a value so it did not have to be declared.  Further inspection though, uncovered another item. Frozen food in a cooler.  Eight rats.  Skinned and cleaned, ready to cook.
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In some countries they are considered a delicacy.
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Anyone have a favorite family recipe to share?
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No, but I had a room mate in college for a brief time. He was from Vietnam and recommended rats after harvest season. Apparently they eat the grain that is not harvested, and become very nice and juicy. I have not tried myself.
In Peru I think they eat guinea pigs. Apparently they are quite dry.