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8. Fugu

What It Is: A toxic fish consumed by Japanese people * Average Cost: $73-221 per fugu meal * If you like to err on the side of adventure when it comes to cuisine, give fugu a try. A delicacy called fugu is made from pufferfish, which are fatally dangerous to humans. Chefs must use particular caution when making this meal to ensure that the edible, non-lethal portions of the fish are not contaminated.

Pinterest/Fugu @savorjapan.com A dinner of pufferfish may be somewhat costly as well; at certain establishments, a fugu dish can cost over $200. These cooks are playing with fire because more than 60% of fugu poisonings result in death. You have less than an hour to get respiratory care if you inadvertently consume the deadly components of fugu, as that is your only defense against the pufferfish's venom.

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