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

Vegemite

Vegemite, a favorite food in Australia, is a dark brown spread made of brewer’s yeast extract, vegetables, and spices. It is smeared on everything from toast and crackers to pastries and sandwiches. The flavor of vegemite, which has been described as salty, savory, and a little bitter, is very strong, which is why it should be used in very small quantities. Using too much is one of the mistakes made by those trying it for the first time. Vegemite was developed in 1919 as a way to utilize the used yeast from breweries. Breaking down the yeast cells created this paste. Though vegemite is a cultural food in Australia, it is quite similar to a product known as marmite in the United Kingdom.

Rocky Mountain Oysters

Despite what the name might initially indicate, Rocky Mountain oysters are not actually oysters. No, this dish is actually made from bull testicles. These testicles are coated in batter, deep-fried, and then served with a nice cocktail sauce. This American favorite is most commonly served in parts of the West laden with cattle ranches. Originally thought of as ‘cowboy fare,’ this tasty treat was often cooked up after the castration of a bull took place on the range. Now, they are served as a novelty dish. Many say they taste like any other part of the animal, but with a juicier texture.