10 Strange Foods That Will Make You Cringe
Here are 10 of the strangest foods from all around the world.
Stone Crab Claws
While it isn’t weird to eat crab claws (because they are delicious), it does seem a bit awkward that they harvest the claws in a way that allows the crab to continue living. Because the delicate body of the stone crab doesn’t provide enough meat to make eating it as enjoyable, people have found that their claws – which are strong enough to break the shell of oysters – are simply delicious! Ordinarily, that would be the end of the line for any other crab. However, harvesters found that the stone crabs claws can grow back after approximately one full year. As comedian David Mitchell once pointed out on the BBC show Quite Interesting, the producers of the Florida delicacy are pretty much “seafoody trees.”
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Ikizukuri
Actually meaning “prepared alive,” this is the practice of making sashimi from a currently living marine organism, such as shrimp, lobster, or fish. The customers will select the animal of their choice from a tank, which is later taken to the chef. In the kitchen, the animal is filleted while still alive and served with the heart still beating. There is another variant where an already filleted animal will be replaced in the tank so that it can swim and recover for the customer’s second course. This method of cooking is very much a controversial subject throughout the world.
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Bird’s Nest Soup
You won’t find dirt or twigs in this Chinese delicacy. It’s primarily made up of bird saliva. If you’re thinking about having a taste, beware. Bird’s nest soup isn’t cheap. It ranges between $30-$100 per bowl.
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Balut
Essentially, you’re eating a dead baby in its own yolk. Balut is a fertilized duck or chicken egg. It’s a common street food in Southeast Asia and is socially consumed with beer. Side note: I would not recommended eating this in front of a vegan.
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Live Octopus (Sannakji)
Sannakji is a Korean dish that is usually chopped into small pieces and served in sesame oil. You can eat the octopus whole, but it may be difficult to swallow. It’s recommended to chew the octopus tentacles thoroughly to prevent suction cups from clinging to your esophagus.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZwviinaA7co
Eating a baby octopus alive and loving it in South Korea!
Giant Water Bugs
Giant water bugs are an Asian delicacy that are served steamed or mashed into a spicy dipping sauce. But why not just steam a cockroach? It would save a trip to the store.
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Fried Tarantulas
Tarantulas are served deep fried with spicy seasoning and are an everyday snack in Cambodia. Is there anything worse that could come deep fried?
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Insect Sushi
For some, the California roll might be the limit. For others, there doesn’t seem to be a limit. Insect sushi is high in protein and inexpensive. It’s becoming the newest “fad” in Japan.
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Snake Wine
According to traditional Chinese medicine, snake wine is suppose to reinvigorate a person. The snake used for snake wine is poisonous, however the toxins are neutralized during fermentation. The scorpion thrown on top is just an added bonus.
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Tuna Eyeball
Just put in water and boil. Season and enjoy.
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- Jan 2, 2012
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- Mary Thomson
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