My sudden excursion to Ganudos means I couldn’t participate in the Holy Eve Festival, which some might interpret as a slight toward Belluga. I don’t think they will, but just in case, I’ve decided to bring some souvenirs back for Miss Rafina.
But she probably won’t want just anything, so I’ve decided to give her some rare delicacies! As such, I’m going to record my notes on all the great foods I’ve tried in Ganudos in my diary.
Etoile Monkfish
Today’s lunch was Etoile monkfish! It’s a fish that has a lamplight on its head, a big mouth, and a scary face. Eating it takes some courage!
Apparently, they’re tasty in stews, so I had it prepared as was recommended. The flesh is tender, and it just melts in your mouth, spreading its umami flavor over your tongue. It was truly excellent, and it matched perfectly with vegetables. I think it would taste especially delicious in the winter, and it was so amazing I didn’t even mind the bones!
☆x5
Galilea Crab
Today, I was served giant red spiders for dinner! Eating these took some courage, and since the shell is quite hard, it took some grit too. However, the meat inside was fantastic. Its flavor was light, yet differed from white fish, and there was depth to it as well. It was truly delicious! The only problem is that it doesn’t keep well, so I’ll have to introduce the dish to Miss Rafina once we get the chance to come here together.
☆x4 (Only because it was so hard to eat!)
Poya
Dinner tonight was poya, which looked quite strange. In fact, it was so creepy that eating it took some courage. At least, that’s what I had thought! Once prepared, they looked perfectly normal, and I’m quite certain Miss Rafina could eat it without a problem. Probably. I think.
Despite how odd it looks before it’s cooked, the flavor is excellent. Its aroma is strikingly salty, and its texture hard to describe. It truly is a delicacy that can only be had in Ganudos! They were excellent, and I’d love to give Miss Rafina some as a souvenir.
☆x5
I tried so many delicacies in Ganudos, but few seemed suitable as a souvenir for Miss Rafina. Still, that just means I’ll have to bring her here so she can try them herself! We’ve grown quite close, so I’m sure she’d happily come on a trip with me if I invited her.
But for that, I first need to solve the issue revolving around the Visalians. I’ve got my work cut out for me...