Filipino Delicacy

@slayer08 (2377)
Philippines
March 4, 2016 7:30am CST
Hi! Some of you might have heard that there's this one weird Filipino Delicacy which caused a lot of ruckus before.. Anyway, it's the BALUT aka duck embryo. It's really famous here in our country and (mind you) no matter how gross it may be for others; it is actually quite tasty! What about in your country? Any unusual dishes?
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
4 Mar 16
I am an American think I'll pass, can't eat anything that looks like that lol.
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• Calgary, Alberta
7 Mar 16
we eat it in the dark and most people only eats the yolk. They give the chick to their friends who likes chicks or to their pet dog or cat.
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• West Haven, Connecticut
7 Mar 16
same here, just looking at the image made me Gag
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
7 Mar 16
@CaptAlbertWhisker Maybe if I grew up eating it I would like it, but it just looks awful.
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@MGjhaud (23240)
• Philippines
4 Mar 16
oh i love balut hahaha.. i think im grossing them out with how much i can eat. especially if theres spicy suka (vinegar). i love street food. i guess i'll win a challenge for streetfood eating contest.
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@Shavkat (140118)
• Philippines
4 Mar 16
I like the white and yellow part of this food. I cannot eat the duck's embryo.
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@slayer08 (2377)
• Philippines
4 Mar 16
street food here in our country is actually awesome! if only they (other nationalities) knew. haha.
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• Philippines
4 Mar 16
i like street foods too, though i don't eat them to frequently.
@alchemistrx (2547)
• Philippines
4 Mar 16
Hey, fellow country woman, i love eating balut or duck embryo. Btw, your photo is so clear and vivid.
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@slayer08 (2377)
• Philippines
4 Mar 16
IKR, it's scary for those who donot know what they're missing. but hey! each to his own. perhaps there are others just like us who love eating strange foods and not be grossed out. :)
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@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
5 Mar 16
I have never been to the Philippines, but I would like to eat one if I get the chance to visit. I would only eat the yellow part I think. How would you describe the taste?
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@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
7 Mar 16
@slayer08 I will try one if I get the chance
• Calgary, Alberta
7 Mar 16
The yolk of balut tasted creamier than regular egg yolk. It is like a mixture of egg yolk and mashed potato for me. I usually give the chick to my cat.
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@slayer08 (2377)
• Philippines
6 Mar 16
it tastes like bland egg yolk :)
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
4 Mar 16
Quite big for me. Lol
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• Philippines
4 Mar 16
I like the picture, i like the balut but i only eat the yellow and the white egg. But i saw different exotic foods in thailand before. but too afraid too taste one.
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@slayer08 (2377)
• Philippines
4 Mar 16
thanks! I used to eat the whole thing but when I got older, I only ate the yellow part same as you. but I really enjoy eating balut :)
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• Philippines
4 Mar 16
@slayer08 i tried eating the duck once,well lets just stay it didn't go down very well lol.
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@slayer08 (2377)
• Philippines
4 Mar 16
@abrielle28 I know what you mean. sometimes the duck's hairy and big so it really won't be nice to eat
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• Calgary, Alberta
7 Mar 16
I love balut so much that I will even eat an Ostrich Balut..... In China, They have a version of Balut that uses chicken eggs instead. Back in the 90's there is a business owner who tried to make quail balut happen sadly it didnt became popular.
@moirai (2853)
• Philippines
28 Apr 16
Lol! I can't quite imagine a quail balut. That would be so tiny! =P An ostrich balut though... now, that would be a giant. I'm wondering if that would even be chewable. =P In any case, I think one serving (that is, one piece) would probably give anyone a heart attack. =P
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@moirai (2853)
• Philippines
28 Apr 16
Well, we are kababayans so... ;) I am one of those who enjoy the balut every now and then. =) Not everyday, though. Just every now and then. =P I'm wondering though... what ruckus has it caused before? I'm not really sure I remember that...?
• West Haven, Connecticut
7 Mar 16
Thats just gross! You couldnt pay me to eat a bird embryo raw, like who comes up with these ideas?
@moirai (2853)
• Philippines
28 Apr 16
Balut is not raw. It is cooked (boiled). =) I would also have problems eating anything raw (except carrots and certain other vegetables). But this one is cooked and I love it. Others who are not used to it would actually find it good also once they get past the thought of it. I think the reason why a lot of people are unable to eat it is more psychological than anything.
• Cyprus
5 Mar 16
I almost. Gagged on my sandwich! That's Sorry!
@slayer08 (2377)
• Philippines
6 Mar 16
that's understandable; it looks disgusting I must agree. but it actually is quite good.