1. Balut
Balut is a popular street food in the Philippines that consists of a fertilized duck egg that is boiled and eaten with salt and vinegar. The egg is typically eaten whole, including the partially developed duck embryo inside.
2. Haggis
Haggis is a traditional Scottish dish made from sheep's heart, liver, and lungs, mixed with onions, oatmeal, and spices. The mixture is then stuffed into a sheep's stomach and boiled.
3.
Escamoles
Escamoles are ant larvae that are considered a delicacy in
Mexico. The larvae are harvested from the roots of agave plants and are
typically eaten sautéed with butter and spices.
4.
Casu marzu
Casu marzu is a traditional Sardinian cheese that is made from
sheep's milk and is intentionally infested with live maggots. The maggots break
down the cheese and give it a unique flavor and texture.
5.
Surströmming
Surströmming is a traditional Swedish dish made from fermented herring.
The fish is typically canned and left to ferment for several months before
being eaten. The smell of surströmming is notoriously strong and has been
described as one of the worst smells in the world.
6. Carrying the wife over burning coals
Some tribes in China follow a strange tradition where the husband carries his wife and walks over burning coals. These tribes believe that this practice would help the wife have painless labor.
These are just a few examples of the shocking cultures that are followed in different countries around the world. While these practices may seem unusual to outsiders, they are an important part of the cultural heritage of these countries and are often considered delicacies by those who grew up with them.