Delicacies around the world

The world comprises of such variety in food that it takes a lifetime to discover. The diverse culture existing today offers a variety of cuisines and unique delicacies which are alien to other parts of the world. Let us see what some of these delights are.

Scorpions in China

Scorpions in China are a crunchy street snack. For those who worry about the poison in them are told that once they are thrown alive in the boiling oil, all the poisonous toxins are neutralized. It was known to be one of the tourists’ most popular snacks at the 2008 Olympics.

Spiders in Cambodia or Tarantula

Arachnophobia is clearly non-existent in Cambodia, as the spiders are sought after and considered a delicacy eaten as a whole fried eight legged treat. If there is a new fear that should develop, let us reserve it for the spiders.

Balut in Philippines

A fertilized chicken or a duck egg is considered another Asian delicacy where a partially developed embryo is consumed. It is boiled and sucked out of the shell where the contents inside are considered to be an aphrodisiac.

Live sea food:

Many consider it rude food but live octopus is served when they are slowly steamed and boiled while still retaining semi-consciousness while placed on a platter. Some sea food restaurants also serve live lobsters as well.

Snake

Snake parts are considered a delicacy in China and other Asian countries, where they are also eaten raw. Snake blood is also gathered and mixed with bile which is supposedly a powerful aphrodisiac which also carries cures for sexual deficiencies. As far as the venom is concerned, it is collected separately in its head and taken out making the blood free of any harmful toxins. Puffer fish : Considered a dangerous meal as the funny looking sea fish contains high levels of tetrodotoxin, a powerful poison that paralyzes the muscles. People die yearly with fugu poisoning as there is no cure for such a strong toxin that is mainly present in the liver, ovaries and skin. Licensed chefs are allowed to cook this meal, but despite the threat fugu remains popular as ever.

Kopi luwak : Okay this one was an absolute head dizzying unique delicacy. Also known as weasel coffee, the name comes from the fact that these world’s most expensive , low production coffee variety is processed from the digestive system of an Asian Palm Civet that is a cet sized animal native to Southeast Asia.

These coffee berries are harvested from the feces of this animal and are crudely washed and lightly toasted to give this unique and most sought after flavor of coffee.

 Knowing such varieties of flavors exist how open and experimental would you be to try something new for a change?