17 of the Weirdest Dishes from Around the World

Japan - Wasp cookies. I'll take my sweets without insects, thanks.

Sweden - Surstromming is herring fermented with just enough salt to keep it from spoiling. It's sold almost exclusively in a tin can nowadays. Good thing too, that means you can always bring it on the go with you!

Southeast Asia - Bird's nest soup (this dish is actually mostly made up of bird saliva...)

Israel (and many other countries) - Grasshoppers are typically fried and served with all sorts of delcious sauces. I guess?

Southeast Asia - Turtle soup. We can't help but see Franklin here.

Mexico - Escamol is known as "insect caviar" and is made up of edible ant larvae. Appetizing...

Japan - Shiokara is sashimi served in a dough made with the fish's guts. And it's served raw. Yum?

Scotland - Haggis is a traditional dish made with sheep's heart, liver, and lungs. It's seasoned with onions, oats and kidney fat. Enjoy your meal!

Japan - Shirako is essentially an animal's reproductive organs. That's all. And it looks like it's very creamy, if you're into that sort of thing?

Greenland - Muktuk is a traditional dish made with whale skin and flesh. It's served raw and preserved in vinegar.

Eastern Europe - Khash is a kind of stew made with a cow's head and feet. Mmmmmno thanks...

Cambodia - Fried spiders. I imagine that's a good way to get of your arachnophobia?

China - 100-year eggs are a delicacy in the Middle Kingdom. I'll take them fresh, personally.

Canada - Jellied moose nose. Those Canadians may be nice, but their choice of cuisine is a little... suspect.

Southeast Asia - Snake wine. Imagine staring that thing down while you're drinking it!

Mexico - Tequila with a worm inside. Apparently you reach a whole new level if you eat it. I wouldn't know, and frankly I don't want to find out.

Japan - Tuna eyeballs. Yeah that's enough Internet for one day.