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Marco Brian Widjaja UID:3035493024

The Weirdest Food I have Eaten

           That dish you are looking at is one of the weirdest food I have eaten. You are looking at the brain of a cow that was cooked into a savory experience that many Indonesians look forward to eating when entering a common Padang restaurant. This is a common delicacy of a city in Indonesia. The city is called Padang and it is located in the West Sumatra province of Indonesia. The yellow/ orange looking sauce is actually a form of Indonesian curry called "Gulai". The sauce has a thick texture that mimics curry similar to Indian curry, although spice-wise it is very different and the taste is also very different from Indian curry. The sauce has a spicy kick as well as a sweetness that calms it. The brain is soft and mushy almost as if you can let the meat melt in your mouth like butter. Though if you let the brain linger in your mouth you can always taste an aftertaste that I find a bit disturbing. There is a sort of distinct smell that gives it a sense and realization that you are not eating something normal. The texture of the brain could be comparable to the Foie Gras, a luxurious food normally found in French fine dining. Though taste wise it is very different. Although it might sound and look a bit disgusting, I can assure you that it actually tasted quite delicious. I have eaten this food multiple times although not very often. Reasons are due to health concerns. You can find this in many Padang cuisine restaurants located all around Indonesia.  I was actually introduced to this dish by my uncle. Initially, I find it quite disgusting but after seeing him enjoying it so much I gave it a try. I know some people who have come across this dish and have yet to try it. But if you do come across it, why not give it a try?