Weird Foods Around the World

What is a characteristic of haggis, a traditional Scottish dish?

What is a nutritional benefit of insects as a food source?

In which country is it common to find fried tarantula as a delicacy?

What is a requirement for chefs preparing fugu, the Japanese puffer fish?

What is the primary flavor characteristic of fugu?

What is a common way that insects are prepared as a food source in Thailand?

Global Food Varieties

Cultural norms around food vary greatly depending on individual tastes and geographical locations, making it difficult to define what's "normal" or "weird".

Traditional Scottish Dish

Haggis is a world-famous Scottish dish made from sheep's heart, lungs, and liver, mixed with onion, spices, and oatmeal, then boiled in a sheep's stomach for three hours.

Insect-Based Cuisine

Insects are a common food source in Asia, Africa, and South America, providing high protein, fatty acids, and vitamins.
Fried insects, such as grasshoppers, crickets, scorpions, and worms, are frequently sold in Thai street markets.
In Cambodia, fried tarantulas are considered a delicacy, with people eating the legs two at a time.

Japanese Delicacy

Fugu is a Japanese puffer fish containing the lethal poison tetrodotoxin, requiring specially trained chefs to prepare.
Chefs must undergo two to three years of training to prepare Fugu safely.
Despite the risks, Fugu is described as having a bland taste, with the excitement coming from the thrill of surviving the eating experience.

Explore the diverse and sometimes shocking culinary traditions from different parts of the globe. From Scotland to beyond, discover what's considered a delicacy in one culture and a nightmare in another. Take this quiz to learn about unusual food habits and expand your palate!