Weird Foods That Taste Good

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Don't be turned off by the smell, Many unusual foods, from stinky tofu to durian, surprise taste buds with creamy, savoury, or nutty flavours, here are some things to know about it.

1

Durian

However, those who can get past the odour are rewarded with a creamy, custard-like flesh with a sweet and savoury flavour.

2

Balut

A popular street food in the Philippines, balut is a developing duck embryo boiled and eaten in the shell.

3

Casu Marzu

The cheese is allowed to decompose, breaking down the fats and giving it a strong, pungent flavour.

4

Stinky Tofu

The fermented tofu itself has a savoury, umami flavour and is often served with a variety of sauces.

5

Hakarl

The shark is buried underground  for several weeks or months, which allows the enzymes to break down the flesh and remove the ammonia taste.

6

Escamoles

A Mexican delicacy made from ant eggs, they are said to have a nutty, buttery flavour and are often served in tacos or guacamole.

7

Century Egg

A Chinese preserved egg that is cured in a mixture of clay, salt, lime, and ash for several weeks or months.