10 unique and strange foods in the world

 What do drunken prawns, tuna eyes, and ant larvae have in common? All of these foods are considered the most delicious in their area of origin. But for most people, the food is considered strange and even very disgusting.

For those of you who are curious and want to know the habits of people around the world eating unusual foods, here's a list of the 10 strangest foods in the world.

1.Balut (Duck Embryo)

Balut is made from duck embryos that have been fertilized and boiled alive. This food is widely consumed by people in Southeast Asia. The word "balut" comes from the Filipino language, which means "to wrap."

2. Ikizikuri

This way of eating the dish is considered brutal. In a number of countries, including Australia and Germany, Ikizikuri has been banned.

First of all, the customer will take the fish to be eaten from the aquarium. Then the chef will slash the meat in front of the customer's eyes directly, without killing the animal first.

Then it is served on a plate with pieces of meat on it as a garnish, and the heart is still beating.

3. A-ping (fried Tarantula)

It is considered a delicacy in Cambodia because it is made from tarantulas. This food was first popular when famine hit the people led by the Khmer Rouge regime. After Pol Pot was overthrown, the fried tarantula menu continued to exist, and Cambodians ate it like candy.

4. Tuna fish eyes 

This food is quite cheap and is often found in Japanese grocery stores. It tastes like squid and must be boiled before eating.

5. Mopane

Commonly found on mopane trees, these caterpillars are an important source of protein for millions of people in Africa. Mopane caterpillars are typically processed dry and consumed as a crunchy snack.

6. Casu Marzu

Originally from Sardinia, this dish is made from sheep's milk cheese that contains live insect larvae. Although the length of the larva is only about 8 mm, when disturbed, of course its appearance is very disturbing to the eye. Apetit Bonus!

7. Luwak coffee

One of the most expensive coffee varieties in the world, it costs up to $150 per pound. Kopi luwak is made from coffee beans taken from the feces of the civet, a small mammal native to Southeast Asia.

8. Drunken Shrimp

This dish is very popular in some areas of China. Shrimp are eaten alive after being soaked in a high-alcohol drink.

9. Hakarl

A typical dish from Iceland, made from fermented shark meat. Hakarl is considered to be one of the most foul-smelling foods in the world. Renowned chef Anthony Bourdain described it as the single most rotten, most disgusting, and horrible meal he had ever eaten.

10. Escamole

made from ant larvae harvested from the roots of the agave plant. In Mexico, this food is considered very delicious. It is even referred to as "insect caviar." Hmm, what does it taste like? They say it's savory like butter but a little spicy.

After seeing the food above, are you curious to try it or are you disgusted?