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It's no news to anyone that our planet is an extremely multicultural place.

And all this cultural plurality is shown in a series of points, such as habits, beliefs, clothing and, of course, the typical dishes that each country has.

And it is precisely about the cuisine of these countries around the world that we are going to talk about here!

In this material, you will learn about 7 exotic foods in the world for those who want to explore all the diversity of different countries!

And we already warned you that many of these recipes may seem strange at first glance, but each one of them is extremely important for the countries where they are consumed!

Escamoles, one of Mexico's exotic foods

How about we start with one of the most relaxed exotic foods on our list?

Popularly known as 'Mexican caviar', the dish is very famous in the country and has become a luxury dish. But the similarity with caviar ends in appearance. After all, the ingredients in both dishes are very different.

The dish consists of ant eggs! These larvae are collected directly from the anthills that are usually found under rocks.

And if you're wondering about the flavor of this delicacy, know that people who have tried the dish say that escamoles has a flavor that is a mix of nuts with a buttery touch. 

Beondegi, a typical dish from South Korea

Now let's travel to the other side of the planet and land in South Korea.

Despite having a series of dishes that are very different from what we are used to here, one in particular stands out and made it onto our list of exotic foods in the world.

We are talking about Beondegi.

Considered a street food in the country – just like hot dogs and skewers here in Brazil – this dish consists of silkworm chrysalises that are served on sticks.

And in addition to this type of consumption, the delicacy can also be found for sale in cans in local markets – very similar to the way we find chestnuts for sale here in Brazil.

Black Pudding, the UK's representative on our list

I bet the first thing you thought of when you read the word 'pudding' was to associate the dish with dessert, right?

 But I'm sorry to inform you that you are completely wrong. Despite the similar name, the dish is quite different. 

This dish is a black pudding – or chorizo – that is made with pig’s blood. 

And guess what: this delicacy is very common in the British full breakfast!

So, what do you think? Would you like a Black Pudding for breakfast or would you prefer a good old coffee with toast?

Mykyrokka, one of the exotic foods present in Finland

Another country that is also present on our list today is Finland. And the country's representative is Mykyrokka.

This dish basically consists of a soup whose main ingredient is myky, a dumpling made from blood and barley flour.

Despite being a famous dish throughout the country, the delicacy is even more consumed in the east of the country.

Kangaroo meat, an exotic dish straight from Australia 

As you may already know, Australia is the country with the largest population of kangaroos in the world.

And of course this would result in a recipe that uses the animal's meat as the main dish.

Kangaroo meat became popular in the country and is now exported to several countries.

According to those who have tried it, the meat is very similar to beef, but with a stronger flavor.

Fugu, a dish from Japan

Japanese fugu is the famous puffer fish we know in Brazil, a fish that can release a neurotoxin that can be fatal.

This exotic delicacy needs to be well prepared – and in the correct way – so that the doses of poison are reduced to levels acceptable to our body.

So much so that the dish can only be prepared by chefs who have completed a special course.

Hákarl – or kæstur hákarl – a dish from Iceland is one of the most exotic foods on the list

After visiting a few countries along the list, it's time to get to know the dish that represents Iceland on our list of exotic foods.

And of course we saved the best for last, right? This is perhaps the most exotic dish on our list – starting with the name, which means something like shark and rotten shark.

Hákarl – or kæstur hákarl – is a dish that consists of fermented shark. And since the shark used in the preparation of this dish is poisonous, it needs to go through a long process of putrefaction to become edible.

Commonly served on a stick, the dish is also usually accompanied by brennivin, which is nothing more than a drink very similar to vodka. 

This combination happens precisely because the shark's taste is very strong.

Conclusion

So, which of these exotic foods would you like to have a bite of? 

After learning a little more about the foods that are common in other countries – but not so much for us – we thought it would be interesting to invite you to reflect at the end of this content.

Even though it may seem a bit strange, it is important to keep in mind that these habits are the result of years and years of tradition in each of these countries.

In other words: each of these dishes carries an important historical burden and represents the culture of the country where it is consumed.

That said, it is essential that we learn to treat all these dishes with the utmost respect, without belittling or discriminating against other people's cultures.

Of course, not everyone would be willing to eat some of the dishes presented here. But that's not the point.

Know that before enjoying it, it is necessary to learn to respect each of these cuisines and, consequently, the culture that each of them represents!

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