Top 5 Weirdest Gourmet Foods You Should Try At Least Once

From live bugs to pets (for some) there are some really strange things that people eat around the world. Some foods can even get you high as a kite. But just because something sounds weird doesn’t mean it can’t be delicious.

In fact, there are many gourmet foods that some of us would consider really weird. But those who have tried them can attest that they are, perhaps surprisingly, yummy.

Let’s take a look at 5 of them here.

1. Edible Wood

Ever thought about chowing down on a hunk of wood? In Argentina, you can. The wood of the Yucaratia tree is soaked in syrup or honey to make a sweet treat.

This isn’t some little backyard garden tree either. A Yucaratia tree can get to be over 50 feet high!

2. Ant Egg Soup

Asian cuisine employs some strange ingredients at times. You’ll often see insects pop up on the menu in some shape or form

A great way to chow down on nutritious bugs is to try some ant egg soup from Laos. The soup is made with eggs rather than adult ants so you don’t have any heads or spindly legs to contend with.

In fact, the eggs feel similar to overcooked rice. You may run across the occasional adult ant in there, which adds a nice sour zing to the soup.

3. Jumiles

Not to be outdone in the eating insects department, Mexico has their own crunchy bug dish. Called Jumiles, these flavorful little buggers are often added to tacos.

By the way, did we mention that they are still alive when served? You might feel them move a bit as you bite into your taco, but the delicious minty cinnamon flavor makes up for it.

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4. Concon

The next time you’re cooking and burn a bit on the bottom of the pan, think about this. In the Dominican Republic, people fight over the burned parts on the bottom.

The dishes in the Dominican Republic are mostly rice mixed with other bits of meat, milk or vegetables. The savory parts sink to the bottom while the rice stays on the top.

Therefore the stuff on the bottom is the most coveted part of the dish. So much so, in fact, that they gave it a name-Concon.

5. Guinea Pig

Aren’t guinea pigs those adorable little fluffballs that you can buy at the pet store? What are they doing on a list of gourmet foods?

In the Andes mountains in South America, they are prized for their delicious meat. Heat to a restaurant during your next trip to South America and ask for a deep-fried guinea pig. You’ll get the whole pig-the head and feet and all. If you can stomach it, you’re in for a delicious treat.

Gourmet Foods: More Weird Culinary Adventures

These are only 5 of the gourmet foods in the world that some of us might find a little weird. You can spend a few vacations sampling them all.

For some of the craziest destinations, feel free to check out this post. Then you can see how many weird foods you can try while you’re there!

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