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Carp Tacos? Mmm-Mmm Good

Posted by DFO

April 22, 2011 1:12 p.m. • 5 comments

In an essay for New West, writer Clarence Worly says that carp (golden bonefish. GBs. Renegades. Mud suckers. Wronguns) have gotten a bad rap: “Whatever moniker you prefer to hang on these persecuted bottom feeders, they occupy every major tributary in Idaho south of Lewiston and they are here to stay.” Worly goes on to give a history of carp in Idaho. He concludes by singing the praises of carp tacos, which were offered to him unexpectedly by a friend: “To my relief, all I could taste was the eye-watering hot pepper sauce Ernesto had slathered all over the tortilla. There was no unpleasant taste from the fish and no bones. I was so impressed I ate four more.” More here. (Wikipedia photo of a common carp)

Question: Have you ever eaten carp? Would you consider doing so?

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