Categories: Food and Beverages

Unique Eats and Treats: When You Want Something Different

Every day, people all over the world eat vastly different foods – some of which we cannot help but think are somewhat strange and even unheard of. Perhaps you are bored with eating the same cuisine day after day and are looking to add some new adventurous food to your diet. Below are some creative ideas to spice up your food and try these unique items from all across the globe.

Thanks to the internet, you can now order a great deal of unique and interesting food online. Web sites like unique-foods, offer a frozen curry dinner and a variety of chutneys and sauces to add to your foods to give them a distinctive flavor. Another great website which offers incomparable foods, which can be eaten anytime and anywhere, is foodinsurance. This company provides food which is designed for emergency survival, but can be eaten anytime one feels like it. With a variety of foods from freeze dried fruit and ice-cream, you will be able to eat food which is similar to what astronauts eat in outer space.  Some other popular uncommon foods from different regions are:

Cactus Fries

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Rising in popularity in the United States are dishes which feature cactus, especially cactus fries.  After the cactus is washed and peeled, it is then coated in flour and deep fried like a normal French fry. If you love French fries, this twist on a classic favorite, is a must try for you.

Rocky Mountain Oysters

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This dish is popular in various parts of the world and not to be mistaken for regular oysters and is for only the bravest of souls, as they are actually bull testicles which have been peeled and deep fried.

Rattlesnake

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Properly cooked rattle snake proves that snakes are more than creepy crawly creatures and can be used to make more than cowboy boots. The rattlesnake is often considered a delicacy in certain parts of the world and can be used in everything from pasta dishes to chili.

Sweetbreads

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Do not let the name fool you, as a sweetbread is actually not made of bread at all, and is actually the thymus gland or pancreas of a lamb. Sweetbreads are widely popular in Italian dishes such as Crispo and Landmarc, and is said to have a rich and fatty flavor. While it is not made of bread, it is suggested to pair the sweetbreads with hearty bread during a meal.

So, if you are daring enough to branch out of your comfort zone and consider yourself an adventurous eater, you should try partaking in some of these unique eats and treats. Not only will you get to sample some of the worlds most talked about dishes, you will also get to see other peoples’ reactions and as you try these amazing items. Each of these food items is sure to be a fun, tasty, and unique experience!

 

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