The 10 most unusual foods from around the world

 

Unusual foods

Casu Marzu (Italy): This food involves eating cheese that has live maggots in it. Casu Marzu is named after the Sardinian term for "rotten cheese."

Austrian Surströmming Sausage: This sausage is a famous traditional dish of the Malaya tribe, made from pig's intestines and blood. This unique combination creates a distinct taste and aroma.

Scottish Haggis: This food is a rich pudding made from sheep's pluck (heart, liver, and lungs). In Scotland, it is traditionally consumed during Christmas time.

Filipino Balut: Balut is a fermented fish sauce made from the bagoong fish (mullet fish). It has a strong and unique odor and flavor, often eliciting both love and disgust.

Chinese Love Beachy: This dish is actually made by wrapping seaweed around clams and fermenting them in the sea before consumption. It is known for its contrast of taste and texture.

Japanese Katsuobushi: Katsuobushi consists of shaved bonito flakes placed on top of dried soba noodles in a distinctive shape resembling raindrops. It is considered one of the most unique foods in Japan.

Mexican Chapulines: This food involves cooking and eating crickets as a delicacy. In Mexico, consuming crickets as an alternative source of meat is common, and they have a firm, crunchy texture and unique taste.

Brazilian Curitats: This dish is a stew made from wild animals such as alligator or anaconda in the Amazon region of Brazil. It offers a unique flavor and texture.

Canadian Purple Ketchup: Purple ketchup is made by using white carrots instead of tomatoes, resulting in a bright purple color. In Canada, there is a preference for using this purple ketchup on hot dogs and french fries.

American Deep-Fried Butter: This food is made by deep-frying balls of butter. It features a contrasting combination of a sweet outer coating and a smooth, melted interior.