Balut.There's a reason the producers of 'Fear Factor' decided to include this delicacy on the show.
I had to work very hard to detach my mind from thinking about what I was eating. And I came close to failing in that regard which would have certainly resulted in some nasty display from me. Thankfully, I managed to keep that outcome at bay and ate the whole thing!
Here's what it is, from 'Wikipedia' -
"A balut is a fertilized duck egg with a nearly-developed embryo inside that is boiled and eaten in the shell."
Look up some higher resolution pictures to get a better idea of what it looks like! I'm happy to answer questions on this one, not so happy if I somehow, sometime, need to re-live the experience!
11 comments:
Hmmm .... what a delicacy !!! Was it only you who tried it Stefan? We somehow can't imagine Lara trying this one ... let us know if we're wrong. Bon Appetit!
Love Sandra & Sandy (Mum & Dad)
delicious
Wow! That is so impressive! I'm amazed. Hat off to you. Pretty feral looking picture! :)
Sandra & Sandy, you're right, Lara was not at all keen to try it. We've got a photo of her watching a group of us eat it, but it's a bit blurry.
Surprisingly, it actually tasted quite good, once I got past thinking about it.
I'll bring one home for you Mike! :)
HI Lara and Stephan, MM sounds a bit like the 1000 year old eggs you can buy here, in Hong Kong, that are REALLY salty. Hope things are going well for you out there. Good to see your blog. Love Vivien backdoor neighbours of sandra and sandy.
Hi Neville and Vivien,
Thanks for your comments - good to hear from you! We hope life in Hong Kong is going well. Do you have a blog?
love Lara
That is so dang disgusting!!
:)
Yuck!!!!
Good on you to try it.
Love MUM
That is disgusting Stefan!!! Made me feel sick just reading it. I'm so pleased you & Mike couldn't find one when we were there, otherwise I would have serious issues kissing my husband :) I feel for you Lara!
Oh my, Stefan, I can't believe you actually did it!! Andy is very impressed.......I'm just repulsed!
Miss you guys!
stefan! thats disgusting. although im really not surprised that you ate it! lol which worries me i think!
its impressive and yet SO repulsive at the same time!
miss you guys muchly!
xx
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