Why do Tongans eat horse?

Answer 1

Because it is high in protein, slightly sweet, tender, and low in fat but most of all it is delicious. For the majority of mankind's early existence wild horses were hunted as a source of protein. It is a major meat in only a few countries, notably Central Asia but it forms a significant part of the culinary traditions of many others, from Tonga to Europe to South America to China. The top eight countries consume about 4.7 million horses a year.Because of the role horses have played as a companion and as a worker, it is a taboo food in many cultures. These historical associations, as well as ritual and religion, led to the development of the aversion to the consumption of horse meat. The horse is now given pet status by many in the western world, which further solidifies the taboo on eating its flesh. This avoidance of eating horse meat (and the loss of taste for it) is relatively modern, although it arises out of complex historical and cultural origins. Tongans are among those who continue consume horse meat. in the small island nation a traditional recipe usually consists of the horse being stringed then added to a mix of onions and coconut juice. but for the most part horse is a delicacy in Tonga eaten on rare occasions.

Well that is surprising considering that some Tongans within my neighbourhood, get to eat horse meat once a fortnight, (if they feel like it? ) There's a white van that goes around my neighbourhood once a fortnight delivering horse meat to the Tongan's.

Well, I eat horse every Sunday and it's soo good! Sometimes pig too! People think it's wrong but not to me and my Tongan family! I wish a white van would come and give me meat....LUCKY!

You just got to know the right people!!