Cannabis Curry Anyone?

Now THIS is interesting. We’ve all heard the horror stories of drug traffickers caught and executed in countries such as Indonesia and whether you are of the opinion that execution is barbaric or ‘just deserts’ for those stupid enough to do it in the first place, it does seem a bit of a contradiction to hear that Indonesia’s vice president announced earlier this week that it's OK for chefs to use a pinch of the old ‘Wacky Weed’ to flavor traditional dishes. Apparently the country has NO intention of legalizing marijuana, but feels it's all right to use it as a seasoning. Crushed marijuana leaves and seeds are added to curries and noodle dishes in certain regions of Indonesia such as Aceh located on the northern tip of Sumatra where a dash of ganja thrown into the ‘Mie Aceh Titi Bobrok’ a popular noodle dish of chilli sauce and crab is perfectly acceptable. Well now we know why it’s so popular!