Bizarre Cultural Foods You Won't Find In Your Local Restaurant

Century Egg

The century egg is a Chinese delicacy that is eaten all over the world and dates back centuries. Yes, this is an egg, but despite its name, it does not take a century to make. The process actually takes anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. Chicken, duck, or quail eggs are preserved up to a few months with the use of a solution consisting of clay and salt. The yolk becomes dark green to gray and the egg white becomes a translucent brown gel. These eggs can be eaten after the fermentation process is done. Sometimes they are sliced and served with tofu in Taiwan and Japan, though they also can be combined with fresh eggs to make and old-and-fresh egg omelet.

Chicken’s Feet

Chicken feet, which countless individuals simply throw away, is actually considered a delicacy in many places throughout the world from Russia to the Philippines. Chicken feet do not have much meat on them. In fact, there is usually only skin and tendons. However, this part of the chicken is quite versatile and is used in many different types of dishes. From soups to entrees, chicken feet are usually deep-fried and steamed before they are stewed in a sauce. It takes a lot of cooking to make these tough digits edible. Seasoned like most other meats, the skin soaks in a lot of flavor. This might be enough to get individuals to try it!