11 Unique Foods From Around the World

A fertilized duck embryo, often boiled and eaten with salt and vinegar.

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Fermented shark meat with a strong ammonia smell, traditionally buried and left to decompose before consumption.

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Also known as "insect caviar," it's ant larvae harvested from the roots of the agave plant.

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Fermented herring with a pungent odor, often served with potatoes and onions.

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A potentially deadly pufferfish dish that must be prepared by licensed chefs due to its toxic organs.

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A traditional Sardinian cheese with live insect larvae that aid in fermentation.

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Fermented tofu with a strong odor, typically deep-fried and served with sauces.

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Fermented soybeans with a slimy texture and strong flavor, often eaten with rice.

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11 Unique Foods From Around the World

A fertilized duck embryo, often boiled and eaten with salt and vinegar.

Balut (Philippines)

Fermented shark meat with a strong ammonia smell, traditionally buried and left to decompose before consumption.

Hákarl (Iceland)

Also known as "insect caviar," it's ant larvae harvested from the roots of the agave plant.

Escamol (Mexico)

Fermented herring with a pungent odor, often served with potatoes and onions.

Surströmming (Sweden)

A potentially deadly pufferfish dish that must be prepared by licensed chefs due to its toxic organs.

Fugu (Japan)

A traditional Sardinian cheese with live insect larvae that aid in fermentation.

Casu Marzu (Italy)

Fermented tofu with a strong odor, typically deep-fried and served with sauces.

Stinky Tofu (Taiwan)

Fermented soybeans with a slimy texture and strong flavor, often eaten with rice.

Natto (Japan)

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