The 10 Weirdest Foods in the World Have Us Struggling to Finish Lunch

Also known as a thousand-year egg, this Chinese delicacy involves preserving duck, chicken, or quail eggs in a mixture of clay, ash, and quicklime for several weeks to several months.

The result? A dark, jelly-like egg with a strong flavor and pungent aroma. It’s definitely an acquired taste.

Don’t let the name fool you. This dish is made from deep-fried bull testicles, often served hot and golden brown at state fairs or cowboy cookouts.

It’s a weird food by most standards, but locals consider it a traditional dish with bold flavor.

Street vendors in Cambodia offer fried spiders as a crunchy snack. Typically served with spices, garlic, and salt, fried tarantulas have become a popular street food in Cambodia.

Deep-fried to a crisp, they’re said to taste like a cross between crab and chicken.

This state fair favorite is as over-the-top as it sounds. Chunks of frozen butter are battered, deep fried, and dusted with powdered sugar. The outside gets crispy while the inside melts into a rich, oily bite.

It’s one of the strangest foods created to shock and an oily mess.

Though controversial, whale meat is eaten in some coastal countries. It can be grilled, lightly cooked, or eaten raw like sashimi.

It has a dark, rich flavor, often compared to beef. Its cultural significance varies, but it remains a traditional food in certain communities.

In some parts of Vietnam, diners drink a shot of snake blood topped with a still-beating cobra heart. Often part of a larger platter of cooked snake meat, this is considered a show of bravery and vitality.

For the cheese lover with no boundaries, this Sardinian delicacy contains insect larvae. The cheese ferments with the help of maggots, breaking down fats and altering the texture.

Many foods are aged, but casu marzu pushes the limits of fermentation. It’s eaten with or without the wriggling inhabitants.

This hot soup combines ant eggs, young ants, and vegetables in a broth flavored with spices. The mixture has a slightly sour bite and is considered both nutritious and delicious by locals.

It’s a weird-to-some food that’s gaining attention for its flavor and protein punch.

Called "cuy," this small animal is a traditional dish in the Andes. Often roasted whole and served with rice and spices, guinea pig is crispy on the outside and tender inside. It’s a common dinner item in rural areas.

Yes, this is real. Served sliced in a large platter or cooked in a big pot with herbs, yak penis is considered a male virility booster in some parts of China. It’s usually eaten in special settings and can be found in restaurants that serve unusual foods.

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