The World’s Weirdest Food 2

Haggis – Scotland: A world-famous dish, haggis is made from the parts of a sheep that many people would throw away. Mix the internal organs with onion, add spices, then put inside a sheep’s stomach and boil for three hours. Enjoy!

Brain Sandwiches – the USA: These are not as popular as they were in the past, but in parts of Ohio you can still get fried brains served on hamburger buns. Brains don’t have much flavour, so you eat the sandwiches with a lot of sauce. 

Insects – Asia, Africa and South America: Many insects are high in protein and contain important vitamins. In Thailand, it’s common to find fried grasshoppers, crickets, scorpions and worms on sale in the streets. In Cambodia, fried tarantulas are a delicacy.

Sannakji – Korea: Now that Japanese sushi is popular around the world, people are used to eating raw fish. But this Korean delicacy is different, because the seafood isn’t dead. They slice up an octopus alive when the dish is served. If you don’t chew the octopus carefully, there is a real danger that it can stick to your mouth and throat and choke you. 

Fugu – Japan: Fugu is a famous Japanese fish, filled with POISON! If it is not cooked correctly, it kills you when you eat it. Chefs receive a special training for three years before they can prepare the fish. Fugu actually tastes quite bland; people eat it for the excitement.

Frog Legs – France: What’s there to say? Basically the back end and back legs of a frog, grilled, baked or fried. It feels like chicken when you touch, but has a very faint taste of fish. People usually eat it with chilli or with a garlic and cream sauce. Unlike most of the other delicacies, frog legs are quite affordable – a serving of 12 legs cost only £7.