When it comes to balut… it seems as though many people need to see it in order to believe it. But trust us, the snack is as real and as popular as food could ever be!
To give you a quick rundown of balut, the best word to describe it is fascinating. The dish starts as a fertilized duck embryo that is roughly 17 days old. That embryo is then boiled and eaten straight out of the shell. Sometimes, you might be able to have it served with a splash of vinegar to compliment the taste. Honestly, in our opinions, the flavor is mild while the texture is challenging. Still, the locals go nuts for it!
Balut is intended to be a nutritional snack, which is why it is a common occurrence to watch children happily running up to a food vendor to snag a bite of their favorite on-the-go treat.