Weird dishes around the world

What is your favourite food? Hamburger? Pizza? Tarantula? Shark? People around the world enjoy eating different things, each of which is fascinating. In some parts of the world eating dog is normal, in others they enjoy eating poisonous fish. Have you ever thought about what people in other parts of the world like eating? Let’s explore the varying tastes around the world and take a look at some dishes that are popular in different regions.

South East Asia

The Philippines, Thailand and Cambodia have cuisines that include a few things on their menus not for the faint-hearted. A special species of tarantula is a regional delicacy in Cambodia. The size of a spider is as large as an adult human’s palm. Also, people consider spider eggs as a good appetizer.

Cold and Dark Islands

Not only our Iceland and Greenland places which are home to the darkest day and cold weather but they also offer a meal which can test your stomach strength - Hákarl: a fermented shark. The local people prepare the meal by keeping the shark meat under the sand and when it is rotten, they put it under sunlight to dry. If you can resist the awful smell of the meal, you can have a bite. It also stands for the bravery of a Viking when a man eats a piece of rotten shark.

Scotland

Even though we may only know Scottish people for their checkered skirts, Scotland is also famous for its own speciality: Haggis. It’s a mixture of a sheep’s heart, liver and lungs. This may sound normal to many people; however, the cooking process doesn’t sound appealling. They cook them inside the animal’s stomach. Would you like to try some?

Khash –Turkey and the Middle East

Turkish cuisine is considered one of the best cuisines in the world. In addition to its delicious food history, it’s also known for using up all the parts of the animal. One of the most popular dishes is stewed cows feet and head. People could cook it only in winters in the past, but it is now considered a delicacy and served in every season. No doubt that it is delicious, as long as you don’t mind that grinning skull staring at you through its cold dead eyes.