So, you call yourself an adventurous foodie? Well, you might pride yourself on your willingness to try just about anything - but there are some unique "delicacies" that even you might shy away from. From fermented fish to insect-based dishes, and a few more common foods... here are 11 eats that have been deemed too much for foodies to stomach. At least that's what they say when asked, as evidenced in a recent discussion online. Me? I'd only eat two of them. And it's exactly the ones you'd expect.
Surströmming
This North American foodie shared, “Even though I never see myself getting anywhere near it since I’m canadian, Swedish Surströmming is something I wouldn’t even wish on the people I hate.” [sic]
If you weren’t aware, Surströmming is lightly salted, fermented Baltic Sea herring traditional to Swedish cuisine since at least the 16th century. Doesn’t sound bad, right? Well, the process of fermenting the fish gives it a strong rotten egg smell that might make you want to think twice about that... I'm Swedish, and even I would never eat it!
Balut
Balut is a Filipino delicacy consisting of a fertilized duck embryo that’s boiled and eaten from the shell. We advise you not to Google it. But don’t be mistaken about Filipino food! As this foodie suggests, there are other dishes that won’t make you gag, “some delicious Filipino foods you all should try are pancit (a thin noodle cuisine), siopao (steamed buns stuffed with meat), lechon (roasted pig fat) and lumpia (which are similar to spring rolls but better IMO).”
I can add adobo to that list, maybe the most delicious chicken stew I've ever had!
Certain Insects (But Others Are Ok?)
One foodie was weirdly specific about the insects that he won't eat, “Maggots, Cicadas, Roaches.” So we guess crickets, slugs, and caterpillars are still in the cards, then?
Popping Eyeballs
One person squeamishly said, “Eyeballs. They pop when you bite them.” Eyeballs aren’t that bad, it just depends which eyeballs you’re eating. For example, fish eyes are supposed to be delicious. Once you pop, you can’t stop!
Spiders
A common food that most people, foodies included, say they wouldn't eat is spiders. Well, we're sorry to break it to you, but you probably have eaten spiders. According to research, we eat up to 8 spiders during our sleep in a lifetime (just google it). Gross! But no, I still would not dive into these fried spiders that are apparently common in Thailand. Luckily I never saw them or I might not have returned!
Mayonnaise
While others were calling out the most disgusting foods imaginable, this foodie went for something a little more relatable, “I mean, I'd eat almost anything for the right amount of money. But it would have to be a fair amount of money to get me to eat a big spoonful of mayo.” We hear you. It’s gloppy, sour, and overpowers the entire dish. Unless it's a homemade mayo because that is a whole other sauce entirely, and one I'll happily eat by the spoonful!
Casu Marzu
One "delicacy" a lot of foodies agree they would never eat, is casu marzu. For those who don’t know, it’s a traditional Sardinian cheese that’s known for containing live insect larvae, enhancing its flavor through fermentation. Or as this forum user eloquently puts it, “it's basically maggot poop.”
Basically maggot poop, and also illegal in most countries as it's quite unsanitary and dangerous to eat.
Carolina Reaper
Known as the world’s hottest pepper, one food enthusiast said they’d never eat the Carolina Reaper, “I can't handle spicy food in general so I'm pretty sure I'd "die" if I ate that pepper.” Spice can be key to adding flavor but this is just a sure-fire way to disintegrate your tastebuds! I love spicy food but even I have my limits.
Duong Dua
Otherwise known as coconut worms, this foodie explains, “In some parts of Vietnam, it’s apparently pretty popular to eat live beetle larvae.” Just thinking about them wriggling in my mouth is making me squirm!
Live Octopus
This person says they refuse to eat live octopus due to concerns for animal welfare, “I'm not even an animal fanatic and I watch these people nail a octopus head to a stick and eat it, or the ones that wiggle on the plate... It’s absolutely cruel.” [sic]
I'd never eat that either, but animal welfare is just one of my concerns...
Peanuts
One person with a sense of humor said they wouldn’t eat peanuts. Not because they don’t like them, but because they’re allergic. Well, that sounds like one of the better reasons on this list!
Source: Reddit
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