There are over 120 species of puffer fish, and 22 different kinds are approved by the Japanese government for use in restaurants. But one is more prized, and more poisonous, than the others ...

In Japan, fugu has been revered as a true rarity for centuries, but tasting it carries immense risks. The fugu fish, also known as the tiger puffer ... a one-pot dish with vegetables, or karaage ...

Fugu, or pufferfish, is a Japanese ... that each dish is safe to eat. During this extensive training period, aspiring chefs learn to identify and remove the poisonous parts of the fish.