Weird Dishes Found Around the Globe

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Hakarl

This Icelandic dish is made from fermented shark meat. The shark meat is buried underground for several weeks or months, which allows the enzymes and bacteria to break down the flesh and remove the strong fishy odor

Casu Marzu

The cheese is purposely infested with cheese flies, whose maggots help break down the cheese's fats and proteins, contributing to a creamy texture.

Durian

This fruit is infamous for its strong odor, which has been compared to rotten onions, vomit, and gym socks

Balut

This fertilized duck egg is a popular street food in the Philippines. The developing duck embryo is boiled or steamed and eaten in the shell

Stinky Tofu

This fermented tofu dish has a pungent smell that can be quite offensive. However, the strong odor comes from the fermentation process

Surströmming

Surströmming is traditionally eaten outdoors due to the smell, and it's best enjoyed with strong-flavored accompaniments like rye bread, chopped onions, and potatoes.

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