If you haven't had dinner yet, don't read this! This is about the most disgusting food in the world.
When you go on a culinary journey around the world, you may encounter dishes and delicacies straight out of the most horrific horror movies, which will make even black soup or chicken gizzard stew seem like a delicacy. I present to you culinary excesses that will make you sick.
Lutefisk – the soapy taste of Norway
Have you ever thought about eating cod soaked in... lye? In Norway, they serve exactly this dish.
Dried and salted cod flakes are soaked in water with soda lye, which gives an unusual consistency and a characteristic smell that can be a challenge even for the greatest gourmets and experimenters.
Lutefisk, also known as "soapfish," divides consumers: some love it for its uniqueness, while others avoid it at all costs.
Durian - an unbearable smell of exoticism
Although durian is a fruit beloved in many parts of Asia, its intense smell, reminiscent of a mixture of honey, cabbage, fried onions, caramel, sulfur and rot, prevents many people from even getting close to their noses.
Durian is a fruit that, despite its unpleasant smell, has its supporters due to its unique taste.
Korean Mouse Wine – Experiments with Alcohol
In Korean culture, we find wine in which newborn mice wander. Immersed in rice alcohol for a year, they give the drink not only an unusual taste reminiscent of gasoline, but also supposedly have health benefits. Although it is difficult to imagine, this drink still has its supporters.
Chicha – alcohol from the past
Chicha is an Indian alcohol from the Andes region, made in a very unusual way. Corn kernels are chewed by elderly women until they become dough, then spat out, dried and placed in water.
The fermentation process begins, creating a straw-colored drink with a sour taste reminiscent of cider. Chicha is a drink with a rich history and a taste that will definitely remain in your memory.
Balut - The Filipino Challenge
Balut is one of the most controversial dishes in the world. Imagine an egg with a duck embryo cooked inside. Twenty-day-old embryos with developed beaks and bones are a delicacy in the Philippines.
For many people, just looking at balut gives them goosebumps, while for others it is a delicious and nutritious food.
These dishes and drinks are just a few examples from a catalog of culinary extremes. When traveling the world, it pays to be open to new culinary experiences, even though they may sometimes seem disgusting at first glance. Are you brave enough to try them?
Earlier, the expert reported on a recipe for making cottage cheese casserole .
Expert: Elena Gutyro
