Unusual Foods

This week, we are looking at some unusual foods from around the world. The first unusual dish comes from Scotland. 

Haggis: To make haggis, first chop up the liver, heart and lungs of a sheep and mix them with diced onion, spices and oatmeal. Then, pack the mixture in a sheep’s stomach, tightly secure the ends and boil it for a few hours.

Head Cheese: Traditionally, it’s made by skinning the head of a sheep, pig or cow and removing all organs. Next, the head is cooked in a pot of water until the meat is tender. Then, the chef chops up the cooked meat, adds it to the cooking liquid and lets it cool. When it is cool, it can be sliced and served on salads or sandwiches. This is a popular dish in central Europe. 

Durian Fruit: This fruit comes from Thailand originally. It is so smelly that it is illegal to carry a raw one on public transport or in airports in much of Southeast Asia. The fruit’s smell has been described as similar to sewage, body odor or rotten garbage. But don’t worry - it doesn’t taste like it smells. The durian is filled with four seeds covered with a thick, creamy flesh. You eat a durian by breaking it open and scooping the flesh from around its seeds.