Strange Foods Around the World - Pigs Ear Salad

Strange Foods around the World - Pigs Ear Salad
So pretty much every country in the worlds eat something that others find strange, weird or dam right disgusting. So to you its normal but to many there is no chance they would it. Eating dogs, cats, rats, horse, bugs, goats head, pigs ear, blood, raw meat the list goes on and on. In this series of videos we will take a look at several of these dishes that make many of us look the other way.
It’s time to take a trip around the world and delve into all the weird foods our species like to chow down. What do fried brains, puffin hearts, and drunken shrimp have in common? They are all considered delicacies somewhere in the world. While most people probably do not consider the contents of their cookbooks to be too strange, to a foreigner your lunch could be the equivalent of a nightmare. So, before we dive into our culinary tour of the strangest foods from around the world you should ask yourself how much you really want to know about the eating habits of your fellow humans. From spoiled shark meat to deep-fried tarantulas, here are 10 local delicacies that require an acquired taste. Nothing beats trying a new dish abroad and discovering a favorite food you never knew existed. And ordering a well-known national meal, like a plate of haggis in Scotland or a Vegemite sandwich in Australia, is a must when visiting many countries. But sometimes trying new foods requires an iron stomach and a courageous heart -- especially if you're eating stomach or heart.
Foods made with animal parts or produce not normally utilized in one's home country may seem unappetizing or even downright disgusting ... but you wouldn't want to leave Ireland without tasting some blood pudding, would you? Browse our menu of the strangest international foods to see if you have the chops to chow down on an exotic entree on your next trip. No matter how much of a hardcore carnivore you are, the thought of eating a dog, a rat, or an insect might make your stomach churn. But before you grimace, consider this fun fact: Insects are actually more nutritious than most forms of meat eaten in the US. Some say increased consumption of insects might help alleviate world hunger. While cultures in countries throughout Africa, Asia, and South America swear by the health benefits of eating insects, rodents, and other odd animals, American restaurants will probably not be adding any of the following to their menus anytime soon.
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