Would you like to order a plate of fried tarantulas with a slice of fermented shark meat on the side? Or perhaps a bowl of boiled duck eggs with a partially developed embryo inside? While these options may shock you or cause you to even turn up your nose, these are some of the exciting culinary delights you may find in some parts of the world. People’s tastes in food can vary greatly around the world, and it is fascinating to discover the unique dishes that different cultures enjoy- some of these are a bit strange or even downright weird to outsiders. Here are 10 examples of unusual foods – or what you would call weird things that people eat in various parts of the world
10 Weird Things People Eat Around The World
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1. Casu Marzu - Hailing from Sardinia, Italy, this traditional sheep milk cheese is intentionally infested with live maggots, which aid in the fermentation process. -
2. Mopane worms - Native to South Africa, mopane worms are large caterpillars which are considered as good source of protein. You can find the black worms in fried, dried or roasted state, being sold in local village markets in Nigeria. They can be eaten roasted or used in soups and stews. -
3. Hakarl - An Icelandic delight, it is made by burying shark meat underground for months, allowing it to rot and ferment before consumption. -
4. Bird's Nest Soup - A popular dish in Southeast Asia, it is made from the nests of swiftlets, which are mainly composed of solidified bird saliva. -
5. Shirako - Popular in Japan, it refers to the milt or sperm sacs of fish, often used in a variety of dishes. -
6. Fried Tarantulas - Cambodia takes pride in fried and seasoned tarantulas, which are regarded as a unique culinary experience. -
7. Rocky Mountain Oysters - A peculiar treat in the USA, these are actually bull or bison testicles that are battered and fried. -
8. Century Egg - China has its own specialty, which involves preserving duck, chicken, or quail eggs in a mixture of clay, ash, salt, quicklime, and rice straw for weeks or months. -
9. Sannakji - In South Korea, you can find the culinary adventure of eating live octopus, sliced into small pieces and served while still squirming on the plate. -
10. Fried Insects - Various countries embrace the consumption of insects like crickets, grasshoppers, and mealworms as tasty snacks.
