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Is alligator ... seafood?
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Is alligator ... seafood?
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| Hello, I am seafood! |
I was looking over the menu for the brand-new Thai Chef & Noodle Fusion (2028 Chestnut St., 215-568-7058) when I came across this tantalizing item:
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Winning Alligator Sauteed slice alligator, eggplant, onion, bell pepper with julienne ginger, soy bean, green peppercorn Thai aromatic herb sauce "Customer vote the meat soft tender, better than chicken"
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This sounds great and I can't wait to try it — I've had gator meat a couple times, but it's been deep-fried and/or smothered in a heavy sauce, so this seems like a good opportunity to really get a feel for the taste. One thing threw me off, though — "Winning Alligator" is listed under "Seafood Specialties."
Is alligator seafood? Technically, gators are aquatic creatures, so I was initially thinking yeah. But then a coworker posited that they shouldn't be considered seafood because they kick it in fresh water. But by that logic, wouldn't a fish like trout also be barred from a seafood classification, as it resides solely in non-sea fresh water, as well? Have I had too much/not enough coffee this morning? Help!
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