There are a lot of things to discover in every corner of the world, and that includes mouth-watering delicacies that will surely make you crave back for more. But did you know that aside from Thailand's Som Tam, Spain's Seafood Paella, UK's Potato Chips, India's Masala Dosa, Mexico's Tacos, and Canada's Poutine, most people also craving for unusual but savory treats?
There are several extraordinary, disgusting, weird, but tasty foods all around the world that can complete the tourists' experience as one visit the place. Curious to learn more about them? Here are some of those.
JAPAN'S SHIRAKO
Though the translation of the word "shirako" in English is "white children", eating this delicacy won't turn you into a cannibal, as exclaimed by The Kitchn. Also known as Buttery Fish Semen, this masterpiece isn't literally made out of white children but instead from sperm sacs of either pufferfish, cod, or angler fish. Served either cooked or raw, this food is quite easy to search in Japan as most restaurants offer this food to their guests. Despite its weird look, this food has a sweet custardy taste, which makes tourists love to visit Japan even more.
THE PHILIPPINES' BALUT
Balut is simply a fertilized duck egg, which has partly developed embryo inside, as revealed by Primer. This Filipino delicacy is made after a duck egg is boiled alive. Looking for this food in the country is easy as it is available in almost all parts of the Philippines. Considered as one of their street foods, balut is best eaten with salt, vinegar, and chilies. When it comes to its taste, the liquid inside it does taste so uniquely amazing. But eating the rest of this can also be awkward, as you would also have to consume the bird embryo inside with all its bones, feathers, and all.
CAMBODIA'S CRISPY TARANTULAS
One of the most frightening insects ever, tarantulas are considered one of the best delicacies in Cambodia. Prepared through deep-frying and served throughout the country, history has it that crispy tarantulas were created after the Cambodians experienced starvation under the Khmer Rouge regime. Best to be consumed with salt and sugar, these crispy insects can become a perfect snack. Amid its looks, crispy tarantulas taste like crabs, making it quite popular not just to locals but especially to tourists.
Aside from these three delicacies, there are still other weird masterpieces that you should never miss once you visited the place of its origin. Some of those are Laos' White Ant Eggs Soup, Canada's Jellied Moose Nose, Korea's Boshintang, Mexico's Huitlacoche, Mongolia's Airag, Italy's Casu Marzu, and Greenland's Muktuk.
