Most people don't worry about death while enjoying their meals. However, eating the Japanese delicacy Fugu is different; you definitely need to think carefully before taking a bite. Fugu is a Japanese pufferfish containing enough toxins to kill 30 people. Instead of avoiding it, the Japanese have found a way to prepare this highly poisonous fish into an irresistible delicacy. Photo: cookingbites.

Fugu is an expensive dish in Japanese restaurants. A serving of Fugu costs around $120. However, diners brave enough to try Fugu don't mind spending the money on fish prepared by reputable chefs. The preparation process is crucial; even the smallest mistake can be fatal. (Image: allwomenstalk)

First, the chef catches the pufferfish swimming out of the tank and cuts the head off the body. The brain and eyes are carefully placed in a metal tray marked "Do not eat." Then, the chef peels off the skin, removes the spots on the head and face, the white underside of the belly, and begins processing the intestines, the most poisonous part of the pufferfish. The liver and intestines contain 200 times more toxins than cyanide (an extremely toxic chemical). Photo: smh.

Pufferfish season runs from October to March each year. This is the best time for diners to enjoy the freshest and most delicious Fugu. Photo: wiki.

Fugu is typically sliced ​​thinly and eaten raw like other sashimi dishes, or grilled or steamed. Many people say that Fugu sashimi tastes similar to chicken, with a delicate flavor and firm texture. Photo: missbento.

There are as many as 3,800 Fugu restaurants in Japan. The sale and preparation of pufferfish must comply with the country's safety regulations. Chefs who prepare Fugu must undergo rigorous training for many years and pass exams to obtain certification in preparing pufferfish for consumption. Photo: Flickr.

Many people enjoy eating pufferfish with a small amount of residual toxin because they like the tingling sensation, like ants crawling on their lips. However, this is dangerous because controlling the toxin in fish is not always easy. Photo: New York.

• Eight people poisoned by pufferfish are out of critical condition.
• Three people were rescued in time after being poisoned by eating pufferfish.
• Two people died and three were hospitalized after eating pufferfish.