Culture / 2 weeks ago

Unusual but traditional: A look at the world’s most bizarre foods

You have likely encountered a dish from another country or culture and immediately decided you would never try it because it appeared strange or unappealing. You have likely encountered a dish from another country or culture and immediately decided you would never try it because it appeared strange or unappealing. However, what may seem strange on a plate often carries deep cultural meaning. Many foods considered unusual today were shaped by history, climate and survival, long before modern tastes emerged.