If you've decided to go all out for a special occasion and book a Michelin-star restaurant, there are certain things you'd probably expect to see - and a dish crafted from semen isn't one of them.
But Spanish chef David Muñoz, who has three Michelin stars, will be adding the unusual fish semen concoction to the menu at his restaurant DiverXO in Madrid.
Muñoz, 43, was so inspired by his experience tasting Shirako - a white paste made from fish semen - with Japanese chef Hiro Sato that he wants to bring the 'indescribable' taste to diners in Madrid so they can sample it for themselves.
Muñoz took to Instagram after trying the delicacy to say it 'blew his mind'.
But the Japanese dish might be a bit too outlandish for his customer base, with some saying the thought of the fish semen-based dish was making them feel sick, reports the Daily Mail.
One social media user wrote: "Just thinking [about shirako] gives me a stomachache, and I eat everything."
Another claimed: "This is animal abuse! How do they get it? Is it worth it?"
Shirako reportedly has a creamy texture, similar to custard, and is mainly taken from pufferfish, monkfish, and cod.
The semen is extracted from the fish in small sacs - usually white or light pink in colour before either being eaten raw or after it's grilled or fried. It is usually served on top of rice.
Someone said that they didn't understand the outrage, however, commenting: "I don't understand, so much mental nonsense in the head when roe, female fish eggs, has been eaten for centuries."
Muñoz provides his customers with a 12-course tasting menu where he incorporates Asian and Spanish flavours to create new dishes.
Muñoz said that the success of his restaurant shows that there are people who "love diversity" and are willing to "have fun" when it comes to food.
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