Weird Food Bucket List: 25+ Strange Foods From Around the World

Published on 11/04/2021
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Mexican Grasshoppers, Also Known As Chapulines

Mexican cuisine is extremely diverse, and you will be able to find a wide variety of food items there. What will surprise you is the consumption of fried grasshoppers, which are a delicacy in Japan. That’s right, you read that correctly: grasshoppers. They are mostly sold after they have been seasoned with salt and other spices and have become friends with the customer. It has a distinctive flavor. As a matter of fact, Chapulines, the Mexican grasshoppers’ name, is frequently found in tacos; in fact, it is entirely possible to eat a taco with this as the primary meat filling. Because of the texture, which is crunchy and crispy, the grasshopper legs will almost certainly get stuck between your teeth.

Mexican Grasshoppers, Also Known As Chapulines

Mexican Grasshoppers, Also Known As Chapulines

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Sour Pickled Swallows Laos

An additional bizarre food item to try in Laos is the sour-picked swallows, which are harvested from the ground. Generally speaking, these are considered to be one of the most exotic foods that you can try. The fact that these are only made seasonally distinguishes them from other products. As a result, you will not be able to find them available at all times of the year. During the months of August and September, large flocks of small birds are caught as they migrate through the area. As a result, they will be available to you during this period. The feathers of these birds are removed, and then they are fermented before being served as a delicacy to the public. Alternatively, these can be found in a stewed form.

Sour Pickled Swallows Laos

Sour Pickled Swallows Laos

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