10 Most Bizarre Food in Asia You Won't Find Anywhere Else
A compilation of some of the weirdest delicacies in North Asia that will make your skin crawl and insides churn. Are you ready? Let’s go!
1. Beondegi (Steamed Silkworm)
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A popular street snack in South Korea, these are silkworm pupae that are steamed or boiled and seasoned.
2. San-nakji (Live Octopus)
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A dish where the octopus is cut up and served while still moving on the plate.
3. Cheonggukjang (Fermented Soybean Paste)
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Known for its exceptionally strong smell, this is a very pungent Korean fermented soybean soup.
4. Chou Doufu (Stinky Tofu)
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Fermented tofu that has a foul odor but a surprisingly delicate, crispy texture when fried.
5. Zhu Xue Gao (Pig Blood Cake)
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A thick mixture of sticky rice and pig's blood, usually served on a stick or in soup.