Crazy Food To Try In Asia

Traveling to a new country is not only about enjoying the beauty of new landscapes, discovering a culture and language, or attending a variety of intriguing ethnic events, it also provides an ideal opportunity to taste new and unusual foods you may not have known existed before. As the adage goes, “when in Rome, do as the Romans do.” With this motto in mind, if you are planning a trip to an Asian country, or if you just want to challenge yourself to prepare a few authentic Asian foods, here is a list of five unconventional dishes you may contemplate sinking your teeth into.

Bird’s Nest Soup

Thought to harness the power of youth, bird’s nest soup is infamous not only for its cost but also for the laborious and controversial process of harvesting the nests of the endangered swiftlets, often referred to as cave swifts. Harvesters must climb to the tops of the caves in treacherous conditions to obtain the coveted nests composed of the swiftlet’s hardened saliva, branches, and leaves. The gelatinous texture of the nest is often combined with milk or sugar and served as a dessert. While some bowls cost an astounding one hundred dollars each, it is no surprise this delicacy is also known as eastern caviar.

Continue reading to learn about the next crazy food to try in Asia, also related to birds.