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What are some of the most exotic dishes from around the world?

Elia West-Frimley

Hey there!

I think it's a great question to ask! There are so many exotic dishes from all around the world that I hardly know where to start. To classify a dish as 'exotic' would typically require it to be uncommon and unfamiliar to most people.

To begin with, let's explore some exotic dishes from Asia. Firstly, there is balut, a dish popular in the Philippines. Balut is a boiled developing duck embryo that is then eaten out of the shell. This might not sound appetizing, but it is a delicacy in some parts of the world! Then there is bird's nest soup, commonly eaten in China. Bird's nest soup is made by cooking nests made from the saliva of swiftlets in a broth of chicken, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots.

Another popular Asian exotic dish is fugu, which is also known as blowfish. In Japan, fugu is prepared by expert chefs and is considered to be one of the most poisonous creatures in the world. It must be prepared correctly, or it can be toxic and even fatal to consume. Fugu is often served raw, and it has a jelly-like texture.

Moving on to Africa, I would like to mention a dish named Maghrebi Tajines. This dish originates from North Africa, specifically Morocco. Tajines are made from lamb, chicken, or beef, along with vegetables like potatoes, tomatoes, and carrots. They are simmered together and served in a conical pot called a tajine. Tajines are considered versatile and are popular around the world.

Coming to South America, I would like to mention an exotic dish called Feijoada. This dish is very popular in Brazil and is considered as a traditional one its dish made with black beans, beef jerky, carne seca (a type of dried meat), and pork sausages. The dish is served with rice and a variety of condiments like sliced orange, hot pepper sauce, and toasted manioc flour.

Last but not least, let's look at Europe. In Iceland, a dish called hakarl which means fermented shark meat is a delicacy. The meat is buried for about three months, then hung out to dry for a period of several months. This process makes the meat very strong-smelling and pungent, but it is said to be quite tasty.

There are countless other exotic dishes from all over the world. It's fascinating to explore the unique and interesting culinary traditions of different countries and cultures.

I hope you found this intriguing and informative. I would love to hear what other exotic dishes you may have tried or heard of in your travels.

Best regards.