Drew Binsky, who has travelled to every country in the world, took on the challenge of eating fugu, a type of pufferfish that can kill you if not cooked correctly.
YouTube star Drew Binsky had a brush with death as he tasted the notorious fugu, dubbed the ‘most poisonous fish in the world’, during his trip to Japan.
Binsky, who is famous for visiting every country on the planet, headed to Tokyo to sample the infamous pufferfish delicacy that claims the lives of about 20 people each year due to improper preparation.
In his video, Drew confesses: “A single wrong cut by the chef and your lips tingle, your limbs go numb and you have a few minutes to live. Only a handful of chefs in Japan have the permit to cook food with the fish.”
Fugu consumption can be lethal if even minute amounts are improperly prepared, with chefs meticulously removing the toxic parts.
Mr. Yamada, a top-ranking fugu chef in Tokyo, with five generations of restaurant history behind him, was responsible for crafting Drew’s meal. Despite acknowledging the risks inherent in fugu, Mr. Yamada boasts 45 years of experience without a single tragedy occurring under his watch, reports the Express.
Reflecting on the experience, Drew says, “I have so much trust in Mr Yamada because his attention to detail is mind-blowing.
“Watching his precise cuts I feel a mix of fascination and unease. The idea of eating something that could kill me is terrifying.
“I’ve done my research and have seen how gruesome the deaths can be and it’s hard to shake off that fear.”
Binsky says that the narrative surrounding the deadly fish stretches back centuries to its origins near a quaint coastal town in Japan.
After a spate of fatalities linked to the consumption of pufferfish, the Japanese authorities slapped a ban on the delicacy, which wasn’t lifted until the 1800s, albeit under stringent conditions.
Drew, while tasting the risky dish, joked to his dining partner: “If this is our last meal together then nice meeting you. The best part is that we haven’t died yet.”
The well-known YouTuber, boasting over 4.5 million followers, sampled the hazardous fish in various forms and fortunately survived to recount his experience.
