6 Unusual Foods From Around The World

Balut (Philippines)

Fertilized duck egg with a partially developed embryo, boiled and eaten with seasonings

Hákarl (Iceland)

Fermented shark meat known for its strong ammonia smell and unique taste

Casu Marzu (Italy)

Sardinian cheese containing live insect larvae, known for its soft texture

Fried Tarantulas (Cambodia)

Deep-fried seasoned spiders, crispy on the outside and soft inside

Surströmming (Sweden)

Fermented Baltic herring with a strong, pungent odor, often eaten with flatbread

Escamoles (Mexico)

Edible ant larvae, sautéed with butter and spices, offering a buttery, nutty flavor