10 incredibly unusual recipes

Of course, many of these recipes are not considered "unusual" in their hometowns, but for the average Westerner, there is something terrible in each of them. Having said that, who are we to judge without trying? I just don't want to go first! If you have any experience of eating any of these dishes, tell us about it in the comments.

10. Pretzel Caterpillars. Mexico

The caterpillars of the skipper butterflies that live on the agave cactus are roasted or fried and eaten with mezcal. Since pulque and tequila are made from agave, "caterpillar pretzels" are very popular in Mexico, even in canned food.

9. Bee larvae in coconut cream. Thailand

Marinate the larvae, chopped onion and lime leaves in coconut cream with a little pepper. Wrap in pieces of linen and steam; serve with rice.

8. Red ant chutney. India

Collect the ants in leaf cups, place them directly in the hot ashes of the fire for just a few minutes. Remove the ants and turn into a paste. Add salt and ground chili pepper, then bake. It is said that this chutney has a "sharp, clean taste", and it is eaten with cocktails and curries.

7. Stuffed sausage from the rectum of a pig. France

Soak the calf's mesentery with the udder of young beef in cold water, blanch for 30 minutes in boiling water. Dry and cut into small pieces. Fry a large number of chopped mushrooms and a little chopped parsley and shallots. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg and a glass of white wine. Remove from the heat and thicken with five egg yolks. Add the meat and fill the pig's rectum with the mixture. Tie both ends, cook the sausage for 45 minutes in broth mixed with white wine. Let cool in a saucepan.

6. Pancakes with fish sperm. France

Spread unsweetened pancakes with a mixture of chopped fish sperm and mushrooms mixed with fish sauce bechamel. Roll the pancakes and put them on a greased form, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and melted butter; heat the dish in the oven at 350 degrees until the top is browned.

5. Stuffed dormice. Ancient Rome

Prepare a stuffing of dormouse or pork meat, pepper and pine nuts, delicious broth, asafoetida (a spice that is still widely used in Indian cuisine) and a little garum. Stuff the dormice and sew them up. Bake in the oven on the stove.

4. Sausage of the uterus. Ancient Rome

Stuff the pork uterus with cumin, leek, pepper, garum (fish sauce), crushed pork and pine nuts. Cook the sausage in water and oil with garum, dill and leek.

3. Fried heart. China

Trim the beef or pork heart, cut into one-eighth of an inch. Julienne. Marinate the green onion pieces in a mixture of corn starch, water, soy sauce, sherry, sugar, salt and crushed ginger. Drain the vegetables and fry over medium heat. Pork heart should be thoroughly cooked.

2. stuffed baby. Saudi Arabia

This popular dish is not only a temptation for upset parents. Rub the peeled, gutted kid inside and out with chopped nuts, parsley or coriander, chopped fresh ginger, salt and pepper. Fill the child with boiled rice, a mixture of nuts, raisins or seedless grapes, as well as the remains of the mixture for rubbing. Sew up the hole, grease with melted butter, roast on a spit over coals (or in a preheated oven to 270-300 degrees) until ruddy and soft. Serve the fillings on a slide. The guests sit on the floor and dig.

1. Brain tacos. Italy

Pour olive oil into a clay saucepan. Add the halves of steamed lamb brains, turn over and grease with oil, add salt and pepper, capers, crushed garlic, ripe pitted olives and breadcrumbs. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 10-15 minutes. Brain casserole – Algeria is an alternative. In Turkey, they usually eat brain salad.