Traveling abroad for a vacation offers various delights – the chance to explore new horizons, immerse in different cultures, and sample unfamiliar cuisines. However, venturing into unknown culinary territory can sometimes lead to encountering perplexing dishes.
In the pursuit of gastronomic exploration, our team of seasoned journalists shared their memorable experiences with foreign foods.
To kick things off, I will recount my encounters with braised jellyfish paired with ‘century egg’ for a challenging breakfast in China, whole baby frogs in Thailand, guinea pig in Peru, and a dish of rattlesnake with bison testicles in Texas. Surprisingly, the rattlesnake tasted akin to chicken…
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“While the noodles and horse meat were palatable, the chewy, pungent white intestine bites were quite challenging. I relied on Kumys (mare’s milk) to cleanse my palate and Baursak (puffy bread) to mitigate the aftertaste!’’
“Singapore is a fantastic destination, but my breakfast experience was less than satisfactory, and raw eggs are definitely not my preference, despite their popularity among bodybuilders.”
“I tried a traditional dish made from Greenland shark meat, cured by fermentation and drying. Described as an ‘acquired taste,’ it resembled highly spiced leather in flavor.’’
“Despite my vegetarian stance, the local community eagerly observed as I tackled the slippery dish.’’
“The strong odor was off-putting. It involved a pig intestine filled with minced meat and spices.’’
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