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Top 10 Weirdest National Dishes from around the world
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Nov 10, 2024
Discover some of the world’s most unusual national dishes! From Iceland’s fermented shark, Hákarl, to the Philippines' Balut, these unique dishes showcase diverse culinary traditions that might surprise you. Each of these dishes has deep cultural roots and distinct flavors. Join us as we explore these bizarre yet fascinating foods that are enjoyed across the globe.
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food is a gateway into cultures and
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every country has its own unique dishes
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that might seem unusual or even
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downright bizarre trout Siders here's a
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look at 10 of the world's weirdest
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national dishes that push culinary
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boundaries and reflect deep cultural
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Traditions one hwal Iceland hwal is a
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traditional Icelandic dish made from
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fermented Greenland shark to make it
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edible the shark is buried left to
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ferment for several months then hung to
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dry the result is an ammonia Rich
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pungent delicacy that has earned a
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reputation as one of the world's most
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challenging Foods two balute Philippines
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balute is a fertilized duck egg with a
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partially developed embryo inside
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usually eaten directly from the shell
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this high protein snack is a popular
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street food in the Philippines where
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it's often served with salt and vinegar
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belud may be unsettling for some but
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it's beloved for its unique taste and
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texture three kasum Mau Italy kasum Mau
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a Sardinian cheese is known for
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containing live insect lari made from
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sheep's milk this cheese is left to
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decompose until maggots develop within
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it breaking down the fats and making it
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very soft though controversial and
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technically illegal in the European
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Union it remains a prized delicacy in
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Sardinia four century egg China Century
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eggs also called 100-year eggs a duck
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chicken or quail eggs preserved in a
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mixture of clay Ash and salt over
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several months the Yol turns dark green
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and the egg white becomes a jelly-like
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brown despite its appearance and strong
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flavor it's a common appetizer in China
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enjoyed for its Rich creamy taste five
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sir struming Sweden Sweden's Infamous
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sir struming is a fermented Baltic Sea
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Herring that's packaged and left to age
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resulting in a strong sour smell often
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enjoyed with flatbread onions and
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potatoes sir struming is one of the
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world's most pungent foods and requires
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a strong pallet or at least an
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appreciation for fermented fish six
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eskimal Mexico known as Mexican caviar
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eskimal are ant ly harvested from the
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roots of agave plants they have a
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buttery slightly nutty taste and are
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often fried and served in tacos or with
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tortillas though unusual eskimal are a
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cherished Mexican delicacy especially in
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central Mexico seven SMA Norway smov is
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a traditional Norwegian dish that
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consists of a sheep's head which is
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salted smoked and then boiled or steamed
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traditionally served around Christmas
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time smao is often eaten with potatoes
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and routa the ironer are considered
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Delicacies typically eaten first eight
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fried tarantulas Cambodia once a source
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of protein during wartime fried
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tarantulas have become a popular snack
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in Cambodia the spiders are seasoned and
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fried resulting in a crispy exterior
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with a soft slightly gooey interior
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locals and tourists alike enjoy this
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unique treat which is said to have a
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mild flavor resembling Chicken nine Sak
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G South Korea sanak G is a dish made
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from live octopus tentacles which are
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chopped and served immediately often
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still wriggling on the plate typically
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served with sesame oil and salt sanak G
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is a favorite in South Korea though
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eating it requires caution due to the
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suction cups that can stick to the
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throat 10 stargazy pie United Kingdom
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originating in Cornwall England stargazy
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pie is a fish pie made with pileds or
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sardines eggs and potatoes what makes it
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strange is that the fish heads are
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arranged to poke out of the crust gazing
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up from the pie this quirky dish is
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traditionally served on Tom boro's eve
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to celebrate the legendary Fisherman's
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bravery exploring these unusual national
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dishes provides a glimpse into the
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fascinating diversity of culinary
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Traditions around the world while these
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dishes might challenge our pallets they
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showcase each country's Ingenuity
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history and love of old flavors
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