My Favorite Pokemon (For Eating!)

1. Snorlax

This one is a no-brainer, he’s huge and moves very little so it’s got a similar property to veil without having to feel guilty about eating a small and defenseless baby animal. There is very little stress being put on the muscles and when it happens, it’s for short amounts of time. Also, look at that gut! I mean imagine just slicing a few strips off and cooking them up like bacon. Snorlax meat has the tendency to be a little gamey , but with the right seasoning is absolutely mouth watering. The amount of people the Snorlax could feed is a big plus too. You say you’re having some friends over for a Barbeque or a family reunion? Well, start up the smoker and get some fresh apple wood because we’re having Snorlax ribs tonight! There is so much you can do with Snorlax meat and it will last a pretty long time if you freeze it for later as well, though I do recommend due to it’s fatty nature that you slow cook it. This will get the most out of that flavor locked up in that fat not to mention make it tender and juicy.

2. Bayleef

Naturally you've got to have some greens to go with your saucy rack of Snorlax ribs, that’s why we went with Bayleef. It adds a nice leafy green and nutty flavor that rounds out a lot of dishes that may be a bit fatty of heavy on the digestive system, just like a Snorlax or Slaking. It also makes a great base for just a salad if you're a vegetarian. Bayleef can be paired with Apple, cranberries and of course is delicious with most other types of Grass Pokemon. Now, you can get these at your local supermarket but to be honest, you want these little beauties to be as fresh as possible and with a short growing season they do have a tendency to evolve before people get a chance to eat it. You don't want to even eat Meganium. Not only is it bitter and tough to chew through, you're liable to get your ass kicked trying to catch it. Once it’s matured so much, you might as well get another and attempt to breed your own so you can have fresh Bayleef all year around!

3. Bouffalant

Here is a really difficult one to get your hands on. It only exists in the wild. While people have been able to breed some in captivity, there is just something about them becoming a farm animal that makes them very tough and chewy, to a point of being practically inedible. If you plan on getting one of those you'd best plan on taking a little hunting trip. While they exist in abundance they are incredibly stubborn. You also want to keep your distance since large groups of Bouffalant have a tendency to stampede when cornered or frightened. ground Bouffalant make for an exquisite cheese burger that the whole family will love, or for the more formal dinners have a superb loin cut that is so tender I swear it will melt in your mouth before you've even got to chew it! It also can easily be cured and dried to make a tasty as well as healthy snack that stays fresh for a long time.  

4. Tentacool (and Tentacruel)

If seafood is your thing then you can't go wrong with either of these. Now, because they are a poison type Pokemon you've got to be incredibly careful while handling and preparing them. The tentacles are good for pastas and can make a wonderful sauce or rew. However, they really shine when they’re prepared and paired with fresh sushi. It can be tricky to prepare if not eaten raw. When cooking with either of these two you will want to prepare them with just a dash of salt and some lemon. If cooking you want it to just kiss the flame, only cooking for 2-3 minutes tops! Anything more and it becomes a rubbery, gelatinous mess that you'll send the rest of the evening chewing on. While they are abundant in the open water, I suggest just picking it up from your grocery store, or Asian supermarket if you're lucky enough to have one of them near you. Many places will order it for you, but usually it’s not the freshest. While still edible, you probably won't enjoy it as much. If you can get your hands on caught-that-day Tentacool(cruel) then you've got yourself a real treat.

5. Ditto

 

Now it’s time for some dessert. No doubt, you're already stuff from snacking on all those pokemon you've had a chance to try so it’s time for something a bit lighter on the stomach. Ditto is my choice for a great dessert. You can go simple, after capturing Ditto you can easily put it in a decorative bowl in the fridge. The cold will take care of the delicious little morsel and within a few hours will take perfect shape of the bowl. While, it can be a bit bland, that may be exactly what you're looking for. If you want to spice things up, you can go all out and make Ditto Gelato! In it’s frozen state Ditto picks up a lot of the flavors that you mix in with it, so you can go with whatever you like; from simple vanilla to something crazy like  double-berry or even bulbasaur leaf, which has a very nice, green tea-like flavor to it. The best part is this is totally compatible with those people who do not do well with lactose.