Aside from Philippinesculture and tradition, Filipino food is probably the most daring. Filipinofood does not necessarily stick with just oriental influence or Spanishinfluence in food. It is different in a way that it is a combination ofdifferent Asian flavors. Although, it still navigates away from the standardAsian touch of fish sauces and what not. Filipinodishes lunch varies from Caldereta and Sinigang to Adobo m88 and halo-halo; there is never justone synonymous flavor per dish. Sure, Filipino cuisine is versatile anddaring, but it can also be quite terrifying for many tourists and foreignerswho have dabbled into the bizarre side of Filipino delicacy. When I saybizarre, I’m referring to the popular and “exotic” egg called BALUT.
What is Balut?
Balut is a Filipino delicacy that is popular among manylocals. It’s basically a fertilized embryo that is boiled after beingincubated. It goes through w88 days of incubation beforegoing through the boiling and selling process. Balut is popularizedin the Philippines but is sold in several parts of Asia like China, Cambodiaand Vietnam. Balut is typically eaten warm. These duck eggs are keptwarm by being covered by newspapers in a box or basket. It usually costs lessthan 10 pesos an egg and are usually sold at night in the streets.
Balut’s Notorious Reputation
Balut is a Filipino delicacy that has a notoriousreputation for being terrifying and disgusting at the same time. Manyforeigners and travelers to the Philippines don’t usually jump at theopportunity to try it. Despite the stigma behind it, many other tourists andtravelers from online slots malaysiaenjoy trying balut for itsinteresting bite and unique flavor.
This is one of the bestthings to do in Manila and the next time you find yourself in thePhilippines, try to dare yourself to try this!
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