In this bizarre menu we present some of the most unusual (and disgusting) foods in the world, there is something for all tastes
Would you look at a plate of fried insects or maybe dog soup? We have selected in this list some of the strangest dishes in the world, which will surprise you in one way or another.
dog soup
This dish is certainly one of the most controversial on this list, because for us dogs are part of the family, but in South Korea, China and some other parts of the East it is part of the diet. In some of these regions the sale of dog meat has been banned, however, the lack of control means that people continue to eat this unappetizing dish.
farfa ant
A typically Brazilian dish to represent our country on this list. The ant is consumed in rural areas, usually in the southeastern region of the country. The most consumed are içá and saúva, which are larger ants.
In addition to farofe, it is also possible to consume them roasted as a condiment for other foods. And best of all, it is good for your health as it is rich in protein and phosphorus. Would you have the courage to try it?
Bat
It may sound like a scene from a horror movie, but it’s true! Bats are eaten in countries like China and Vietnam and it is only possible to eat the types that eat fruit as they are not poisonous. In addition, those who taste it say that the meat looks a lot like chicken and, above all, is low in fat. They are usually served in stews and soups.
Foie gras (waterfowl liver)
Eating poultry liver is already complicated, but that’s not the biggest problem either. Livers are produced in a completely bizarre way. Manufacturers purposely feed animals exorbitant amounts of food, thus developing fatty liver disease, causing the end product to be an intentionally diseased liver.
Despite being consumed all over the world, including Brazil, the production is so cruel that it has been banned in several countries, such as the UK, Italy and Norway.
Snake or scorpion wine
Of Vietnamese origin, this wine has a dead snake or scorpion in a bottle with rice wine liqueur or grain alcohol. So aren’t these animals poisonous? In fact the poisons are deactivated by ethanol.
As you can imagine, buying and selling this wine is illegal in many countries, as snakes are on the endangered species list.
snails
Not many people know this, but the whimsical food called “escargot” is actually snail. They are very popular in France and those who taste them say they are very tasty. Generally the taster uses special tweezers to hold the shell and with a two-pronged fork, extracts the snail from the inside and eats it.
Snails are typical of the Burgundy region, but there are reports that snails have been consumed by humans since prehistoric times.
kangaroo meat
In a place with as many kangaroos as Australia, you would expect them to consume the animal’s meat, but for us the idea is rather strange. Its flavor is reminiscent of ostrich meat or stronger red meats. It is mainly used in soups and minced and steamed.
The native Australians started with this habit and, to this day, it is possible to consume the meat of the animal in the countryside.
Turù broth
Imagine a soup of worms, this is what the turu broth looks like. But let’s go in parts. The turu is a hard-headed, gelatinous-bodied mollusk that looks like a large earthworm and lives among the hooves of rotten trees.
It is consumed on the island of Marajó and in the interior of the Amazon, in broths or moquecas, and has a flavor similar to shellfish. The strangeness is due to the appearance.
monkey brain
Although the idea sounds absurd, Africans have been eating monkey brains for many centuries. Blood vessels and membranes are always removed before consumption.
The brain of any primate species is rich in vitamins and proteins. If you like the idea, there are also other places where it is common to consume pig brains, lamb brains, among other animals.
fried insects
In some countries like Japan and Thailand, people have access to fried insects very easily, from street stalls or vending machines.
It sounds very absurd indeed, but the taste may positively surprise you. Like it or not, you have to be brave to face this delicacy.
Source: Terra
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