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While most people probably do not consider the contents of their cookbooks to be too strange, to a foreigner your lunch could be the equivalent of a nightmare.

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Created by: marija.horvat

Number of Blossarys: 21

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Considered a delicacy in Cambodia, it is said that fried tarantula first became popular during the food shortages under the brutal Khmer Rouge regime. After Pol Pat was ousted though, the fried ...

Domain: Food (other); カテゴリー: International dishes

Very much like sannakji, this time the octopus is eaten whole. Like some of the other foods on this list though, it doesn't come without its dangers. The suckers on the octopus are known to stick to ...

Domain: Food (other); カテゴリー: International dishes

The Farsi name of this dish literally translates to "head and hoof" and for good reason, as these are the central ingredients used to prepare it. While the main ingredient is cow feet, the head and ...

Domain: Food (other); カテゴリー: International dishes

In some Asian cultures these are used for soup and sometimes they are infused with alcohol to extract medicinal properties. The process, however, supposedly takes years.

Domain: Food (other); カテゴリー: International dishes

Fairly cheap, these can be found in most Japanese grocery stores for about 1 USD. It tastes something like squid and should be boiled prior to consumption. Once again, don't forget to season.

Domain: Food (other); カテゴリー: International dishes

Generally found on Mopane trees (hence the name), this caterpillar is an important source of protein for millions of people in Africa. Typically they are dried out and eaten as a crispy snack.

Domain: Food (other); カテゴリー: International dishes

Coming to us from Sardinia, this dish is best described as a sheep milk cheese containing live insect larvae. The scariest part? Although the larvae are only about 8mm long they can launch themselves ...

Domain: Food (other); カテゴリー: International dishes

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