Corn Smut. Proceed with caution...

[Irock]

...and preferably on an empty stomach.

The second link is the better one, but the first one's a good primer:

io9 writeup.
...if you're like me, you weren't sure if you believe that line about this shit being "a delicacy in Mexico." I'm still not sure it's true, because how many delicacies come in cans? But apparently it IS eaten there, because Steve Ate It.



So now you know. YOU'RE WELCOME.

[monet2u]

yeah I've seen that stuff cooked on tv cookery shows. they really do seem to love it in Mexico. tho, I'm not sure about it myself. haven't encountered it stateside as of yet. I guess as long as it doesn't smell or taste like it looks, I'd probably have some.

[roach]

i'd like to see a picture of it in a real life dish before I judge it. those pictures are like america's most wanted lighting. if it's healthy and can be scrambled in my eggs I'd give it a look see. maybe with a splash of Tabasco.

[sam]

yes, a little thoughtful presentation could do wonders

[Dalya]

"If you're having trouble with the pronounciation, it's: Cuitlacoche (kweet-lah-KOH-chay) or Huitlacoche (dat-sfuckin-NAS-tee)."

Made me laugh