I have heard that the human placenta is rich in vitamins, particularly B6, which helps fight postpartum depression. Did you know that some women eat their placentas after giving birth?
I'd like to think that I am quite open-minded, but there is no way in hell I will be indulging in placenta spaghetti bolognese, placenta patties, placenta jerky, or anything of the sort. First, that is almost like eating your baby out of house and home - literally. Second, I do not want to have the nickname Hannibal Becca. Third, according to an article I read, it reports "human placenta has a taste akin to a mild liver...Placenta has a springy texture similar to the heart, but more sponge-like." Even if I was down with eating my own placenta, I don't like liver, nor do I like spongy textures. No placenta for me, thanks!
I asked Dave, and he says that if he has to eat it, he will be preparing "Placenta Chicago Deep Dish" style. He then kisses his fingers like an Italian cook and says "you can really taste the Schumpert that way." Really Dave, Really?
For those of you who decide to eat a placenta, I have found some helpful tips and a recipe for you to enjoy. Please put your anti-nausea pants on and read up! Also, want to see a placenta being cooked in action? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ceBxQSRLrg
To prepare placenta, cut the membranes away with a sharp knife. Wash if desired. Treat the placenta as you would any other meat
Spicy Australian Placenta
Ingredients
- 250 grams of fresh human placenta, chopped into fine strips (about half of the placenta from a 6.6 pound baby, or 1/3 from a 9.9 pound baby)
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped.
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- rosemary
- salt
- pepper
- cumin
- rice noodles
- red chili
- Shallots
- Cook onion in olive oil until it is transparent.
- Add chopped garlic.
- Toss in placenta.
- Cook quickly.
- Add a dash of fresh rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon of cumin.
- Add a pinch of salt and ground pepper to taste.
- Place on a bed of rice noodles and garnish with thin slices of red capsicum and shallots.
5 comments:
You just made me threw up in my mouth.
I see nothing wrong with one eating their own placenta. Animals do it and thus we should too. When my mate and I reproduce, not only will we eat the placenta, but I also plan on severing the umbilical cord with my own incisors.
Well Jessi, I guess that means you don't want to come over for Placenta a la keen the day I give birth?
Nghia, may your placenta experiences be nutritious and delicious. Don't forget to floss after you "cut" the umbilical cord.
From Dan -
Wow - I haven't thought about eating placenta since Ben was born 22 years ago. Actually, the thought of it was disgusting then and still is. You might remember that it was my duty to take care of the placentas when Nate and Ben were born at home. Cuisine was out of the question, so I buried them under trees; Ben's under a Golden Rain tree and Nate's under an apple tree.
Please don't invite us over for Schumpert Pie.
oh so gross. I've heard about it before, but no one has ever described the taste and texture before. After this, I will also have to pass on placenta, even with your recipe.
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