The world’s strangest food

The world’s strangest food

Snake wine, South-east Asia

This popular beverage is believed to have important restorative properties in countries including China and Vietnam. It can either be made by steeping a snake in rice wine, or by mixing snake bodily fluids, such as blood, with the alcohol.

Fugu, Japan

One of Japan's most notorious dishes is the fugu which can be lethal if its toxic parts are not correctly removed. Over 20 people have died in Japan after eating the fish since 2000.

Fried spiders, Cambodia

The Cambodian delicacy of fried spider is something of an acquired taste. These little chaps are tarantulas, served with a lime and black pepper dip in the Phnom Penh restaurant Romdeng.

Grasshoppers, worldwide

Grasshoppers are loaded with protein, and are a popular delicacy in many parts of the world. In Asia, you'll find them fried and sold in street markets, while in Mexico, a type called chapulines are often served with lime and garlic.

Sannakji, Korea

Sannakji is a traditional Korean dish of octopus cut into small pieces and served while the tentacles are still squirming. Unsurprisingly, it presents something of a choking hazard.

Rocky mountain oysters, US

This American dish is actually  deep-fried bull testicles. It was reputedly a favourite of the American West's cowboys, and is often found at festivals.