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Dog Meat
In Vietnam and some Asian countries, dog meat is a familiar dish with certain medicinal value. Despite the controversies surrounding the consumption of dog meat, to foreigners, this meat has long been at the top of the list of inedible foods when visiting the S-shaped country.
Shrimp Paste
Shrimp paste is a signature dipping sauce served with dog meat. The combination of these two dishes creates a unique flavor profile, incomplete if one of them is missing.
Shrimp paste is a distinctive dipping sauce used with dog meat. The combination of these two dishes creates a unique flavor that is incomplete if either is missing.
However, shrimp paste is not favored by foreign diners due to its strong and pungent flavor.
Balut
In the eyes of foreigners, eating balut is a horrifying and unsettling experience because the embryo is in the process of developing. However, this is a favorite snack or appetizer for many Vietnamese people due to its delicious and rich taste.
Durian
This tropical fruit is a favorite delicacy of many people in Southern Vietnam.
Rodent meat
Not only foreign visitors but also locals consider this as one of the most challenging cuisines worldwide. According to many, rodents are gnawing animals living in moist and dirty environments. Hence, their meat is deemed unclean.
Furthermore, the fear of diseases like plague originating from rodents haunts many diners, making them hesitant. However, in some regions of Vietnam, rodent meat is not only a familiar dish but also a luxury delicacy, capable of being transformed into various delicious dishes with exquisite flavors.
Worm cake
The flavor of worm cake is a harmonious and delicate combination of ingredients from Northern cuisine, leaving you impressed with its irresistible taste. But if you knew the process of making this dish, you might never touch it again.
Frog
Those frogs with their bumpy skin and rugged appearance might haunt many diners, especially foreigners. However, frog meat is very sweet and fragrant, as well as firmer and more flavorful than chicken meat, making fried or grilled dishes that drive many people crazy.
Coconut worm bathed in fish sauce
Coconut worm, a type of grub found in coconut trees, has a round body. From coconut worms, people can create various dishes, but coconut worm bathed in fish sauce is considered the most basic and delicious dish because diners can fully enjoy the taste of a live wriggling coconut worm.
When eating coconut worms, diners should pay attention to eating the tail and discard the head as its teeth can be dangerous to your tongue.
As per iOne
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Reference: Travel guide by Mytour
From MytourJuly 2, 2014
