Asia is always known for its unique and sometimes bizarre culinary traditions. Some of the most unusual treats are listed below: These are the treats that many haven’t even heard of. Check them out.
Most Disgusting Asian Treats
Kopi Luwak
This unique coffee is made from beans that have been eaten and passed through the digestive system of civet cats. The beans pass through the stomach of the animal and the taste of the coffee is changed and beats the buck by being less bitter and hence a smooth coffee. However, what most people cannot relish is the thought of taking a cup of coffee that has been fermented in an animal’s stomach. However, it is one of the most expensive varieties in the world.
Snake Wine
In some Asian countries, such as Vietnam and China, Snake wine is a popular alcoholic drink. It consists in placing an entire snake, which is often venomous in a jar containing rice wine or grain alcohol. On the one hand, alcohol is used to paralyze the venom so when you see the snake floating in a bottle, one can be so surprised. Some people know that it has some therapeutic attributes, for example, it increases virility and cures diseases.
Silkworm Larvae
Silkworm larvae, commonly eaten as street food in countries like South Korea and China, are packed with protein. These little creatures are prepared for boiling or frying, and they have a tough and a little crisp skin/husk on the outside but the interior is very soft and slippery. While they are healthy and non-GMO and generally have a very low impact on the environment, their shape, and squishy feel when eaten make them quite disgusting to most people who haven’t been exposed to insects.
Bird’s Nest Soup
Made from the nests of swiftlet birds. Bird’s nest soup is mentioned to be one of the most expensive forms of soup in Chinese cuisine. These nests are built using the bird’s saliva, which turns hard when it dries and turns soft when cooked. People have, for example, stated that this soup has a positive effect on the skin and also on the immune system. However, the idea of consuming bird saliva can be hard to stomach for some, despite its high value and cultural significance.
Scorpion Lollipops
Well, what can we say about these candies they are normal candy lollipops but with an added twist, real scorpions. While people think of scorpions as exotic or outrageous insects to consume, the scorpions are all alright once cooked as the poison is neutralized. However, a scorpion encased in a lollipop can be disturbing for many, but adventurous eaters enjoy the thrill of trying something so unusual.
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