The world is full of surprises, including unique things to eat. In this article, we present seven dishes considered exotic or unusual from around the world.

Haggis – Scotland

It is the national dish of Scotland and can be found in numerous pubs and restaurants. It consists of lamb or sheep lung, stomach, liver, and heart, seasoned and mixed with onions, stuffed into a bag made from the animal's stomach, and slowly cooked for several hours. It is served with mashed potatoes and mashed turnips.

Century Eggs – China

Century eggs, also known as millennium eggs, are considered a delicacy in Chinese cuisine and are usually served as an appetizer. They are made by preserving duck, chicken, or quail eggs in lime, clay, ashes, salt, and other minerals for several weeks or months. The eggs usually turn brown and acquire a gelatinous consistency.

Balut – Philippines

This is a boiled duck egg that has already been fertilized with a developed embryo. It is considered a delicacy in several countries in Asia, especially the Philippines. It is typically eaten with salt, a spicy sauce, or vinegar. It can be found in various establishments, including some fine dining restaurants that serve it in adobo or omelets.

Haggis, typical Scottish dish

Casu Marzu – Italy

This is a typical cheese from Sardinia, made with sheep's milk and infested with live fly larvae. It has a very strong, almost spicy flavor. Due to the danger it represents, the sale of this cheese is currently prohibited in Italy, but it continues to be produced at home.

Escamoles – Mexico

Speaking of larvae, in Mexico there is a pre-Hispanic dish that consists of larvae from a certain type of ant. Due to the difficulty in finding the nests of these ants and the fact that it can only be done in certain seasons, escamoles are currently expensive and considered a delicacy. They are common in the states of Tlaxcala, Hidalgo, State of Mexico, and Puebla.

Smalahove – Norway

This traditional Norwegian dish is popular during the Christmas season. It consists of a salted and dried sheep's head, sometimes smoked. Although in several countries the heads of animals are consumed, this dish is particular for the way it is served, as it is presented in large pieces that clearly show the animal's face.

Sannakji – Korea
This is one of several raw dishes served in Korea. In this dish, small live octopus pieces are cut and served immediately, usually seasoned with sesame oil and sesame seeds, and sometimes kimchi (a preparation of fermented vegetables, almost always cabbage). To make it even stranger, sometimes the octopus is served and eaten whole. The octopuses often continue to squirm, so eating this dish poses a certain choking risk for diners. This dish is relatively cheap and can be eaten at the Noryangjin Fish Market in Seoul.

So now you know; during your travels around the world, you can taste a bit of the culture of each place with your palate. Wherever you go, plan your trips with BestDay.com, the number one travel agency in Mexico.