Being food lovers, we're always game to try new things. We've eaten shrimp frosting without skipping a beat and put down a buffalo wing soda like it's an everyday kind of cola. We generally like to think of ourselves as pretty adventurous eaters compared to those around us. But it turns out that our culinary explorations are actually incredibly tame when up against what you, our readers, have put in your mouths.
From duck embryos to calf brains, our readers are courageous consumers -- and we are so happy to now know that. Here are the 14 things you've eaten that impressed us the most:
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1
Balut
Flickr: oldandsolo
This hard-boiled duck embryo is a Fillipino delicacy that not everyone's into. But our readers were willing to give it a try.
2
Goat Eye
Flickr: avlxyz
This is EXACTLY what it sounds like.
3
Chicken Sashimi
Flickr: dmountain.com
Yep, you read that right. This is a RAW chicken dish. Whatever you do, just don't try this at home.
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4
Jellyfish
Flickr: Carol Browne
According to our readers, jellyfish has a very rubbery consistency. We think it's safe to say that it's not a crowd pleaser.
5
Iguana
Flickr: Marshall Astor - Food Fetishist
Iguana meat is illegal in the U.S., but it is an important part of Mexican and Central American cuisine.
6
Brain Tacos
Flickr: jasonlam
Brains are not just for zombies.
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7
Silk Worm Pupa
Flickr: TheDuffers
The larvae of the domesticated silkmoth, this item is popular served as a snack in Korea.
8
Monkfish Liver
Flickr: cchen
Known as the foie gras of the sea, Monkfish liver also has a similar amount of controversy surrounding it.
9
Grasshopper Tacos
Flickr: william.neuheisel
One thing you can be sure of, is that these tacos are going to be crunchy.
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10
Tripe
Flickr: Kent Wang
Tripe is the edible offal from the stomachs of various animals, and you can make it your dinner.
11
Yak
Flickr: Augapfel
These long-haired bovines roam the Himalayan region of central Asia, where they also end up on your plate.
12
Natto
Flickr: snowpea&bokchoi
Natto is a traditional Japanese dish made from soy beans that have been fermented with Bacillus subtilis. It has a fierce smell and taste, making it an acquired taste for sure.
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13
Chocolate Covered Ants
Flickr: uncorrectedproofs
Some people are willing to eat chocolate covered anything.
14
Head Cheese
Flickr: +Russ
Head cheese might be the craziest sounding dish off the list, but it's actually the most "normal." Head cheese is just a terrine made with the meat from the head of a calf or pig.
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