Why do Africans eat this extremely poisonous giant frog?

There are many foods in the world that are as dangerous as their deliciousness. In Namibia, there is a species of giant African frog (Pyxicephalus adspersus), known locally as efuma or omafuma (goblin frog) as a delicacy.

Although eating this frog can lead to kidney failure and burning in the urethra, people still love it, giving it the name Oshiketakata.

The people of Africa believe that its deliciousness outweighs the danger.

This giant frog is eaten most during the rainy season. In addition to the Namibian people, the people of southern Africa also like this dish. It is known that the Nsenga people in the east of Luangwa valley, eastern Zambia are also extremely fond of eating goblin frogs.

If you want to avoid the dangers of eating goblin frogs, you need to cook them carefully. However, the association of this dish with health risks is inevitable. Diners who love adventure or novelty dishes will love this dish.

People are advised to catch frogs after the 3rd rain or when the frogs enter the breeding season.

According to reports, the African frog is a species that lives in arid and semi-arid habitats in central and southern Africa. This frog has long ridges on the back skin and a giant head that looks quite scary.

This animal has a scary appearance and contains a sufficient amount of poison to be lethal. However, lovers of this dish say that its deliciousness outweighs the danger.