10 Weird Filipino Dishes That Might Scare Foreigners .. and Filipinos!

[Jonathan Fairfield]

 

1. Balut

Probably the most recognizable of the Philippines' "scary" cuisine, balut is an 11-day old duck boiled to perfection. It's so famous that it's made appearances on international TV shows like Fear Factor and Survivor. It's also a favorite of Filipinos looking to freak out foreign visitors.

 

2. Soup Number 5

If you're looking to bring some heat into the bedroom, mischievous Filipinos will probably tell you to include Soup Number 5 to your diet. The soup is made from a bulls testicles and penis, and is considered an aphrodisiac. While there's no study confirming this, it hasn't stopped people from trying out this dish.

 

3. Sundot kulangot

This particular delicacy has a bite that's worse than its bite. When translated, this snack's name is "poke a booger." That is definitely off-putting, but the snack itself is practically harmless. It's just gelatinous rice cooked with brown sugar and coconut milk, so you're basically eating a sweet. So where did the unusual name come from? It probably comes from the way you have to eat it. You break the small wooden orb that encases it and use your finger to pick it out -- just like you would a booger.
 

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[connda]

They missed Mojo.