Balut

[Cheeky Farang]

BALUT

Balut is a fertilized duck egg with a nearly-developed embryo inside that is boiled and eaten in the shell. They are considered delicacies in parts of Asia and especially the Philippines, China, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Popularly believed to be an aphrodisiac and considered a high-protein, hearty snack, baluts are mostly sold by street vendors at night in the regions where they are available. They are often served accompanied with consumption of beer. ENJOY?????????????????????????????

Edited March 7, 2007 by Cheeky Farang

[sceadugenga]

Balut is the PI name for it, they call it something else here. I've seen it in Lao too.

I've eaten most things but never fancied this. I wondered if the bones are all soft and squidgy or if you have to pick them out along with the feathers and little beak.

[WaiWai]

. No, thanks.

Isn't this in the wrong forum, btw ?

[Jet Gorgon]

Cheeky, just glancing at the photo puts me off food and drink. Heard it is a normal dish in the Phils, but...

[skipvice]

I have seen people eat it,both in thailand and in laos also, but there is no way I would ever try it. ukk

[Cheeky Farang]

I have seen people eat it,both in thailand and in laos also, but there is no way I would ever try it. ukk

I was once told it is a comple meal,

Soup Starter ( Water in the shell )

Main Course ( The baby duck )

Sweet ( The egg sack is sweet, like custard )

But Cadbury's Have gone one better (See Photo)

So there you are - all in one Picnic

[PhilHarries]

I would like to try it but would probably have to be heavily anehtitis aenethite aneathitise p1ssed.

My gf promised to bring some back from the Philippines a while back but forgot. Whew!

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[tutsiwarrior]

I challenge the assembled to a balut contest...how many baluts can ye eat in 5 minnits? (no condiments, beer or chiles allowed )

[marshbags]

BALUT

Balut is a fertilized duck egg with a nearly-developed embryo inside that is boiled and eaten in the shell. They are considered delicacies in parts of Asia and especially the Philippines, China, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Popularly believed to be an aphrodisiac and considered a high-protein, hearty snack, baluts are mostly sold by street vendors at night in the regions where they are available. They are often served accompanied with consumption of beer. ENJOY?????????????????????????????

This has to be one of the most disgusting things i,ve seen on my varied tours around the globe.

Do they smell as odious as this looks ???????

It made me feel very

marshbags Buddha

Edited March 8, 2007 by marshbags

[Prakanong]

Our APAC annual conference is in the PI soon. I have ordered the pig roast etc but Balut is something I will not be trying ;-)

Edited March 9, 2007 by Prakanong

[Cheeky Farang]

This software cant count. 1 + 1 + 17 = 19

but says 22 votes

YES - And Enjoyed It. [ 0 ] [0.00%]

YES - But Spat It Out. [ 0 ] [0.00%]

YES - But Would Never Eat Again [ 1 ] [5.26%]

NO - But Would Try [ 1 ] [5.26%]

NO - No Way, the thought of it wants to make me VOMIT [ 17 ] [89.47%]

Total Votes: 22

[marshbags]

Our APAC annual conference is in the PI soon. I have ordered the pig roast etc but Balut is something I will not be trying ;-)

The thought of someone sitting next or within sight would put me off my food, full stop.

Regurgitated pig roast anyone

Each to his own but not in my presence on this one, please.

marshbags

[Jet Gorgon]

Oops...wrong thread, sorry!

Edited March 11, 2007 by Jet Gorgon

[November Rain]

Can the embryos feel being boiled "alive"? That is gross (and before anyone asks, I won't eat lobster, crab or shellfish either!). Uuuugh!

[Sophon]

This software cant count. 1 + 1 + 17 = 19

but says 22 votes

YES - And Enjoyed It. [ 0 ] [0.00%]

YES - But Spat It Out. [ 0 ] [0.00%]

YES - But Would Never Eat Again [ 1 ] [5.26%]

NO - But Would Try [ 1 ] [5.26%]

NO - No Way, the thought of it wants to make me VOMIT [ 17 ] [89.47%]

Total Votes: 22

The "No vote"s are counted as well but aren't displayed in the results (only the total).

Sophon

[Cheeky Farang]

The vote seems conclusive we don't like Balut, it now shows over 90% "NO WAY" so I guess I dont need to cook it for guests that come for lunch/dinner.

This software cant count. 1 + 1 + 17 = 19

but says 22 votes

YES - And Enjoyed It. [ 0 ] [0.00%]

YES - But Spat It Out. [ 0 ] [0.00%]

YES - But Would Never Eat Again [ 1 ] [5.26%]

NO - But Would Try [ 1 ] [5.26%]

NO - No Way, the thought of it wants to make me VOMIT [ 17 ] [89.47%]

Total Votes: 22

The "No vote"s are counted as well but aren't displayed in the results (only the total).

Sophon