What is the food/dish you hate the most or don't eat at all?
By yuna15
@yuna15 (2706)
Philippines
September 21, 2008 5:32pm CST
I specifically do not eat what is called here "Paksiw na Isda" (Fish in Vinegar sauce). It's seasoned with ginger, black pepper, onions and garlic. Most Filipinos love to eat this dish but I really don't like it.
While I was pregnant, I was eating at my in-law's house, they cooked this dish and I had no choice but to eat it. I wasn't able to hide my disgust because I ran in the wash room and vomited what I put in my mouth. They just told me to cook something else. I was so embarrassed.
I also avoid eating Guyabano (soursop), Ampalaya (bitter melon) and Tortang talong (Eggplant Omelet).
To everybody, is there any particular food/dish that you avoid or don't eat at all?
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24 responses
@redhotpogo (4401)
• United States
29 Oct 08
second is eggplant. ewww.. what is that? Its like half vegetable, half rancid meat. Seriously It tastes like some rotten meat. Its so gross.
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@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
30 Oct 08
I see. But from what you said it sound like you haven't tasted eggplant omelet yet. In Tagalog it's "Tortang Talong". Just by the sound of the eggplant there you won't like it. Although I remember a friend of mine, cooked it very well and it tasted fine. I didn't eat a lot though coz I still thought of the eggplant and I saw the seeds.
@redhotpogo (4401)
• United States
30 Oct 08
If I remember correctly she doesn't like eggplant either. We are very much alike, so i'm sure she doesn't.
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@_sketch_ (5742)
• United States
29 Oct 08
I dont eat any kind of fish except tuna. I dont know why. I just dont like it. I have tried it many different ways and I have hated them all. I even hate the smell of fish. I used to eat fishsticks when I was a kid, but now I dont even like that.
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@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
30 Oct 08
Relyenong bangus or stugged milkfish is traditionally cooked by frying the fish first then all the bones will be removed and then the fish meat is removed then the meat will be sauted with onion, garlic and tomatoes then after that butter, peas, raisins, carrots and eggs are added. EVerything will be "stuffed" back the milk fish ("Bangus") skin. You won't smell any foul order just yummy smell of all the ingredients combined. Check out this recipe and see how its made: http://results.myhpf.co.uk/framedresults.asp?Keyword=relyenong+bangus
@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
30 Oct 08
Fresh Tuna? The tuna I usually eat is canned I haven't tasted Fresh Tuna yet except for the Tuna Spaghetti made by one of my officemates. I didn't he used fresh tuna until I asked him . Have you heard of stuffed milkfish? in the Philippines it's popularly known as "Relyonong Bangus" I'm sure you're gonna like it as soon as you taste it.
@red_amethyst (3518)
• Philippines
26 Oct 08
Hi yuna!
the only i hate eating is eggplant. whatever way it is cooked i dont eat it ;D
happy posting
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@red_amethyst (3518)
• Philippines
28 Oct 08
i tried eating it once also, no choice because it is the food that was served but what happened i vomited. my mom didnt force me again.
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@redhotpogo (4401)
• United States
29 Oct 08
mushrooms. they are a fungus and not meant to be eaten.
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@redhotpogo (4401)
• United States
30 Oct 08
I don't know really. When I was a kid I liked them alot. Especially on pizza, and even in spaghetti, but one day I ate one and got sick, and then from then on everyone I ate tasted awful to me.
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@redhotpogo (4401)
• United States
31 Oct 08
yeah, same here. If i'm starving, yeah I'll eat them, but I'll eat my own arm first. nom nom nom
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@eaforeman6 (8979)
• United States
30 Oct 08
I dont like pigs ears, or chicken livers and I dont like crawfish , or mud bugs as they are called, Craw fish, I cant stand the smell of them much less the taste...ugh...and I hate horse radish , totaly hate it...ugh.
@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
31 Oct 08
anchovies and sardines..Don't know if I ever tried sardines before, but I have tried anchovies and I don't like them..
@Bethany1202 (3431)
• United States
30 Oct 08
I don't like animal flesh (red meats, poultry, eggs, pork, etc) seafood, or fish, nor do I care for okra, brussel sprouts, or lima beans too much. I like most veggies and most fruits.
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@marciejo99 (53)
• Jamaica
9 Nov 08
Most of us hate eating some kind of food. But just to put a spin on things, have you ever been told that fillipino food and Jamaican food are almost alike? I eat soursop (Guyabano to u). Some of us also eat Eggplant omelet. I hate eggplant. i like using ginger, to season fish and meat.
@despompa (472)
• Philippines
29 Oct 08
hi yuna, i dont like fish with vinegar too. or fish with soup like sinigang. i just like it fried, steamed, or grilled. i also love to eat ampalaya. im not a vegetable lover but i liked ampalaya only if i am the one to prepare it. i don't like tortang talong either it kinda stink. i get this itchy feeling in my tongue after wards. i don't know why but i think im allergic to eat.
@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
12 Dec 08
I used to eat dinuguan but not anymore. As for bagoong, I don't eat as well but one food stall made me eat it because they're bagoong is delicious especially if partnered with Kare-kare. I don't eat much though because it gets too salty. It has Sweet and Salty taste. I liked the sweet part!
@Android88 (52)
• Philippines
9 Nov 08
I hate anything that has an Eggplant or Okra. I dunno. The slimy feeling of those veggies. Yuck!
@ag_abscruzmd (2283)
• United States
26 Oct 08
I also don't like "paksiw na isda" because of the smell. But of course, if there would be nothing else to eat, I could stomach it somehow. I like 'tortang talong' especially if there's ground beef or 'giniling' on it. I have acquired the taste of bitter melon over the years. I think what I could not eat is goat meat. I totally can't stand the smell and the taste of it.
Happy myLotting!
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@kylie_quistis (1220)
• Philippines
28 Oct 08
For me, it's adobong atay or sauteed liver in soy sauce and vinegar. I really don't like that dish, really can't make me eat it no matter what. Actually any liver or organ dishes, really don't like to eat and the taste of it as well. Even though, liver are rich in irons, and I truly needed it for my anemia, I really can't eat it.
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@my125125 (818)
• Malaysia
12 Dec 08
Hi Yuna,
I hate to eat eggplant, when I was small until I start working, my mum always cook eggplant this way. But when I having a set dinner, the chef just fried the eggplant with slice piece, and it taste good. Before that I really don't eat eggplant.
I also don't eat liver, all liver of animal, but I eat kidney, I just don't like the taste of liver.
I don't like to eat cereal, I just don't like the taste. Or may be I don't know how to cook the cereal?
@aditya540 (328)
• India
10 Nov 08
i dont like to eat beef and perhaps ill not even smell it..!! I literally hate it..!! Ill puke myself if i smell it and ill always maintain distance from it he he
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@ECHECH (45)
• Philippines
24 Oct 08
filipino 'paksiw' or fish in vinegar is one of my favorite dishes. you're not just used to eating it that's why the distasteful reaction. one thing i'm not really fond of is the smell of chinese food. i'm not saying chinese food per se is bad. i know the chinese are among the best cooks in the world! but when i went in hong kong last year, there's this prevalent pungent smell from chinese food everywhere, especially out in the streets with all the yummy-looking street foods i would have tried, and didn't. the smell turned me off. i don't know if there's a special spice they used out there that's present in all of their cuisine, but even the chinese restaurants have that 'smell'. but chinese food in the philippines don't have that smell, so i enjoyed eating out in chinese restaurants here. anyway, so i didn't get to eat anything else in hong kong except thai food and mcdonald's. but like i said, it's just a matter of getting used to. could be that i'm not used to authentic chinese food but it could have been better if at least i should have tried...
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@jamesgrub (673)
• United States
26 Oct 08
i don't really like ginger. but the dish that i specifically don't like is lasagna i don't know why but for some reason i just don't like it. i cant eat it at all. if my dad wants to make it i have to eat something else. i also really hate mushrooms i will not eat anything with mushrooms and if i get something with them ill pick them all out.
@yuna15 (2706)
• Philippines
27 Oct 08
Interesting. You probably wouldn't like Filipino dish "Tinolang Manok." It's like chicken soup but no milk just sauteed garlic and ginger. With a few "sili" (PEPPER) leaves and slices of Papaya.
You won't like my spaghetti as well because I always cook it with mushrooms. .
Thanks for the response!