If you are gourmet and enjoy all possible dishes, or you were just wondering what are the most unusual dishes in the world, below you will find out what is strange (potentially dangerous) try in certain countries, but which will not be an obstacle for you to try one of these dishes for yourself one day.
Fugu, Japan
Most people think that it is in possible mortal danger, or any health risk, during the daily meal, but those who eat Fugu fish would have to take this risk into account. Fugu is Japanese a type of puffer fish which contains enough poison to kill 30 people! Chefs who are masters of preparing this dish need to undergo training that can last for years, in order to be able to do everything possible risks reduced to a minimum.
This delicacy is serves as part of the broth, fried or prepared as thin sashimi, and any mistake in preparation can cost the person who tries it dearly. Those who want to try this deadly specialty should visit Japan between October and March, when it's fugue season.
Spice ice cream, Zanzibar, Tanzania
If you are planned vacation in Zanzibar, then there is one local specialty that you definitely have to try, and that is spice ice cream. Zanzibar is otherwise known as the island of spices, because of all the possible ones that are grown there, and you won't taste vanilla or chocolate on this ice cream, but exclusively the most diverse possible spices. The combinations are various, but let's say it's a mix of cloves, lemongrass and ginger a great choice to start with.
Fried spiders, Cambodia
You can taste variations of this dish all over Cambodia, but as a specialty it is the best in the town of Squon. Spiders are fried in oil, so they must be crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Tarantula species are mostly used for this dish, a the practice of eating spiders it actually started during the brutal Khmer rule, when the inhabitants had to make do as they knew how to feed themselves.
This dish is often sold on the streets and offered to tourists who are passing by and looking for a snack. In addition to being rich in proteins, there is a story that those who try this dish become more beautiful.
Prairie Oysters, Canada
Prairie oysters aren't actually oysters at all, because this dish is actually made from the testicles of a bull. This dish is served throughout the cattle-raising area, but for those who want to try the Canadian version of this specialty, definitely recommend Alberta. This dish is served during the summer months, fried in oil, fat or stuffed, combined with spices, herbs, sauces and sauces for a true taste of cowboy cuisine.
Balut, Philippines
Jaja su a common part of the diet around the world, but in the Philippines they are eaten a little differently. Namely, their specialty Balut is made by boiling a duck egg with a live and developed embryo, while it is still in the shell. It is typically served with chili, garlic and vinegar, where the entire interior of the egg is eaten, including the wings and beak. This specialty is also a popular fast food.
Haggis, Scotland
This dish is a combination of sheep's heart, liver and lungs, onions, oatmeal and spices, and is considered Scotland's national dish. It is traditionally made by placing these ingredients in the stomach of a sheep and simmering it, a it has been served since 1400, and as the main course at a dinner dedicated to Robert Burns. It is most often served with fried food potatoes and tail, but also with a glass of Scotch whisky, so that the dish lays down better. Today, this dish can be bought in almost any supermarket, and is an excellent source of protein and fiber.
Hakarl, Iceland
A rotting shark may sound disgusting, but if the Greenland shark were eaten raw, it would be poisonous. By allowing the shark to ferment and rot, it becomes edible, ie. as long as the one who tries it can put up with the smell of ammonia and the stench of fish. Many who try it for the first time feel nauseous, which is why it is recommended to follow each bite with a sip of strong drink. Icelanders can eat hakarl all year round, and even eat it they buy in super markets.
We hope you enjoyed these dishes interesting and yes you are learned something new, and that you will have the courage to try some of them, when you visit these places!
Source: putujsigurno.rs
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