Have I Got A Snack For You!
Who wants to bite down on this incredible “Salted Egg Fish Skin?”
I have a whole bowl full and I’m willing to share!
This is “What The Friday” was made for…when I was in San Francisco recently, my friends took Alex and I to Chinatown and into a really incredible shop, which sold a lot of unique items – so I bought a bunch of stuff and of course we had to get a picture in the street:
While shopping, I came across this bag of “Salted Egg Fish Skin” and I just had to try it – so here’s my taste test!
First, let’s discuss the product itself: as the bag itself says in the upper right corner, this is “SUPER addictive”…and the 2.47 oz bag cost me $9.95.
As the back of the package explains, the “Fragrance Salted Egg Fish Skin” is baked at their own factory, and I am warned again that they are “extremely addictive, beware.”
The entire package is 450 calories, and the ingredients are crispy fish skin made with wheat flour, palm oil, pepper salt, and salted egg yolk made with dried curry leaves, sugar, salt and black pepper.
Here’s how they look in a bowl, but I always love to get a shot of a product in its natural environment, so I tore open a bag and peered inside:
My son Jeff was with me, and he eagerly volunteered to taste one first – after giving it a “smell”:
I am very proud of the fact that my son is an adventurous eater, willing to try anything, and he quickly bite into one, eliciting a loud crispy snap!
He immediately expressed delight, saying it was as good as he hoped it would be!
Did I believe him? It was my turn to find out!
They are slightly greasy to the touch, and there is a lot of seasoning on it – and I did smell the bag and it’s no unpleasant – it just won’t make you rush forward excitedly if you know what I mean and I think you do…
OK, enough pondering, time to bite down on one! I smelled it briefly and then bit in – and yes, it’s a crispy bite to be sure:
They were indeed salty, but not overly so, and the hint of egg yolk was there as well. the fish skin snaps like a potato chip, but it is, without a doubt, fish skin – but the combination of flavors was actually interesting!
Would I have them again? Sure!
Anytime soon? No need!
Of course, unique flavors like this are nothing new – I shared some of China’s most unusual potato chip flavors before – have your tried these “Hot And Sour Fish Soup” potato chips?
It’s just one of the wacky flavors I’ve discovered – see them all by clicking on my story here:
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Leave me a comment and be honest: would you try a “Salted Egg Fish Skin?”
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Fish skin… Were scales involved?
I would most definitely try these! I’ve been to Vietnam twice and surprised myself at the foods I tried at least once, although I’m pretty adventurous when it comes to food so I think that may not be saying much… 😅 Kudos to you for experiencing something new!
Thanks for the comment…Vietnam is on our bucket list, and we eat EVERYTHING that locals do…no better way to explore the culture!
This is actually a snack I would try John. It is a good use of fish skin.
Agree! Thanks for the comment – many people rejected them immediately but they are actually good!
Fish skin must be one of the origins of “waste not, want not” … I’ll stick with “want not” 😉
HA! In MANY parts of the world, these crisps are hugely popular…friends of mine love them and they weren’t bad at all!
Wow John, this type of taste testing sounds like a hoot.
Thanks for the glimpse.
Some people react to the name and the concept of the snack – but they are very popular around the world and taste pretty good! They aren’t some sort of gag snack!
I would try 1..probably no more as I don’t eat snacks like that…There are lots of fishy snacks like that here which all the kids eat and they are very popular as are the insects…Interesting as always 🙂
Thanks! I don’t eat snacks, and don’t eat bugs and insects, but fish skin? Worth a try!
Indeed! I never ever thought I would say it.. But insects and bugs are actually a nice little snack.. Salty and crispy….
Um, fish skins?? No thanks! 😉
They are very popular around the world and were pretty good!
But they DO taste like fish skins, right? Therein lies the problem for me. 😁
Well, not any more than salmon tasting like salmon…and they have a delightful crunch!
Well okay then! Save me some on my next visit!
You are very brave. Not sure if they appeal to me. We just laughed at how you ate one and then sealed the bag. If I really like something I can’t stop eating them till they are gone.
Interesting concept though for a crisp. I guess when we eat fish, we eat skin.. so this is just the skin without the fish. I wonder what happened to the after removing the skin. Maybe they became fish fingers….
Another interesting review!
Thanks so much for commenting, and yes, the bag was better sealed to be sure!
I would try 1. ) I’m a bit squeamish about odd meat products and raw onions, but and at least try most everything else in the world 🌎
I only share food that is really eaten – some of the “chocolate covered” bugs stuff is just meant to be disgusting…these are really very popular! Thanks as always for taking time to comment!
I’ll be honest, John, not a chance I’d eat this 😆. I did look at fried squid in Korea though 😉
Robbie, you’d be surprised – it’s not a gag gift, it’s a really popular snack!
I know, but I don’t eat any of the popular snacks.
Congrats on a brave new path John!
They were surprisingly good – at least worth trying – and they are a popular snack! Thanks for commenting!
Loved your expression in the video, John. 🙂
I would try it, but maybe not eat a whole bag!
Not long ago, someone pitched something similar on ‘Dragon’s Den’ here, using salmon skins.
Although a couple of investors liked the product, he didn’t get the money he asked for.
Best wishes, Pete.
Thanks for sharing that Pete…they were pretty decent, not a snack I would covet, but fun to try and they are very popular in some parts of the world!