4 Strange Foods From Around the World That Will Make Your Taste Buds Explode!

Taste buds everywhere rejoice! The world has an endless supply of unique foods that are not only tasty, but they’re also downright strange! If you’ve ever had the desire to eat foods such as insects or animal organs, this list of strange foods from around the world is perfect for you. From Germany to Mexico and all points in between, our list contains some real delicacies sure to bring any adventurous eater out of their comfort zone. So what are you waiting for? Read on to learn about the four strangest food items from around the world!

1) Nattō – Fermented soy beans

Nattō is a traditional Japanese food made from soybeans. The beans are mixed with a bacteria called Bacillus subtilis. The bacteria breaks down the complex proteins in soy into simpler ones that give natto its distinct flavor and texture. Natto is often served with chopped scallions, katsuo shavings, and boiled or fried tofu.

2) Calf Stomach Soup

It sounds crazy, but in Tanzania, they serve the soup with ugali, which is cooked cornmeal that looks like a porridge. The meal is enjoyed by dipping pieces of bread in the soup and then scooping up a bit of broth to mix in. If you're brave enough to try it, be sure to have plenty of water on hand for this unusual dish.

3) Haggis

Haggis is a dish made of sheep's heart, liver and lungs that has been soaked in water, minced onion, oatmeal, suet (beef or mutton fat), butter or vegetable oil, salt and pepper. Haggis is traditionally cooked in an animal stomach for about three hours; modern variations are often steamed in tins or cooking bags. In the most northerly parts of Scotland haggis is typically served with turnips mashed with butter, parsley and pepper.

4) Durian fruit

Durian fruit is a tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia, with a unique taste and potent odour. When ripe it has soft spongy yellow flesh and is sold in most parts of Malaysia. The juice of this fruit smells very rank, described as smelling like onions, garlic, cloves and smelly feet while its flavour has been compared to vanilla ice cream or custard. The variety most commonly found in Malaysia is ‘Raja’ which grows up to 25 centimeters long by 15 centimeters wide.