If you enjoy eating great food, then you’ll be eager to absolutely devour this list of the finest delicacies around the world! Wherever in the world you are, there’s great food to be had. Here are the top 10 delicacies around the world.
- Cod Tongues
We obviously had to start the list off with a very strange sounding food, but we promise it gets stranger! However, the name of this one is somewhat misleading. Originating from Newfoundland and Labrador, Cod tongues are not tongues specifically, but a jelly-like flesh from the fish’s throat. They have a texture reminiscent of clams and are often served breaded and fried. You’ll savor having this tongue on your own tongue!
- Escargots à la Bourguignonne
As you can probably tell by the name, this is a fantastic French delicacy. Escargot is a dish of snails, but they are cooked in a delicious sauce made of white wine. The shells are generally accompanied by creamy butter and garlic for extra zing. They have a similar consistency as mussels or clams. You’ll want to go to a higher-end restaurant to eat these guys, as nothing smells worse than poorly cooked snails.
- Crocodile
This time it’s the crocodile being eaten. Crocodile meat is one of the strangest delicacies on our list. It allegedly tastes like crab or chicken, depending on who you ask- some even claim it tastes like a cross between the two. Crocodile meat is now being farmed for commercial use, so you won’t have to shed any crocodile tears over eating them. Crocodile meat is often consumed in Australia, Southeast Asia, or even Africa.
- Turtle Soup
Turtle soup is exactly what you would expect to be, a soup made out of turtles! Considered it as a savory Chinese delicacy, the meat is harvested from the softer innards of a turtle. In North America, snapping turtles are commonly used to prepare this dish, and the taste is allegedly gamier than its Chinese counterpart. We were pleasantly surprised to find the meat to be quite moist, and the broth incredibly delicious.
- Rocky Mountain Oysters
This is another one of those misleading names, as Rocky Mountain Oysters are in fact not actually oysters. Rocky Mountain Oysters are created from the testicles of a bull that is deep fried and accompanied by pepper and salt. Often served in carnivals and festivals throughout the United States, you should seize the opportunity to give these a try if you ever encounter them.
- Whale Meat
Whale meat is consumed in a large number of countries such as Japan, Greenland, and Iceland. It is said to have a taste unlike that of any other seafood. If you ever see whale meat being sold, you’ll easily be able to tell thanks to its gargantuan size and deep-red hue.
- Seafood Paella
If you ever find yourself in Spain, you’ll want to dig into a hearty dish of seafood paella. Seafood Paella is an absolute mixture of any animal you’ll find in the sea, and combines lobster, mussels, shrimp, and cuttlefish. The seafood melody is then paired with oil, rice, and salt in this Valencian dish that is sure to please your taste buds.
- Pierogi
There are run of the mill dumplings that you find in the freezer section of your grocery store, and then there are Polish dumplings called pierogis. Pierogies are filled with just about anything, but the most common filling is that of meat or cheese. The pierogis are usually topped of with melted butter or sour cream- fried onions as well if you’re truly feeling adventurous. Traditionally they are boiled, however they can be consumed fried if you like your dumplings nice and crispy.
- Rendang
If there’s one thing Indonesia does like no other, it’s their Rendang. Rendang is a dish of beef that is simmered to perfection. The beef is then put into a mixture of various spices such as turmeric and ginger, then left to stew for a few hours to leave the meat nice and moist.
- Masala Dosa
If you love Indian food, then you’ll love Masala Dosa! Masala Dosa is a crepe created out of rice batter. The filling is generally a spicy mix of mashed potato. The Masala Dosa is then dipped in a variety of sauces such as coconut chutney or even pickles. It serves as a fantastic breakfast food, however it tastes amazing no matter the time of day!
If your mouth is absolutely watering, then this list is sure to fuel your next food foray!
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