Filipino Delicacy
By Slayer08
@slayer08 (2377)
Philippines
March 4, 2016 7:30am CST
Hi! Some of you might have heard that there's this one weird Filipino Delicacy which caused a lot of ruckus before.. Anyway, it's the BALUT aka duck embryo. It's really famous here in our country and (mind you) no matter how gross it may be for others; it is actually quite tasty!
What about in your country? Any unusual dishes?
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
4 Mar 16
I am an American think I'll pass, can't eat anything that looks like that lol.
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32507)
• Calgary, Alberta
7 Mar 16
we eat it in the dark and most people only eats the yolk. They give the chick to their friends who likes chicks or to their pet dog or cat.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
7 Mar 16
same here, just looking at the image made me Gag
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
7 Mar 16
@CaptAlbertWhisker Maybe if I grew up eating it I would like it, but it just looks awful.
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@abrielle28 (502)
• Philippines
4 Mar 16
i like street foods too, though i don't eat them to frequently.
@alchemistrx (2547)
• Philippines
4 Mar 16
Hey, fellow country woman, i love eating balut or duck embryo. Btw, your photo is so clear and vivid.
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@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
5 Mar 16
I have never been to the Philippines, but I would like to eat one if I get the chance to visit. I would only eat the yellow part I think. How would you describe the taste?
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32507)
• Calgary, Alberta
7 Mar 16
The yolk of balut tasted creamier than regular egg yolk. It is like a mixture of egg yolk and mashed potato for me. I usually give the chick to my cat.
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@abrielle28 (502)
• Philippines
4 Mar 16
I like the picture, i like the balut but i only eat the yellow and the white egg. 
But i saw different exotic foods in thailand before. but too afraid too taste one.
But i saw different exotic foods in thailand before. but too afraid too taste one.2 people like this
@abrielle28 (502)
• Philippines
4 Mar 16
@slayer08 i tried eating the duck once,well lets just stay it didn't go down very well lol.
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@slayer08 (2377)
• Philippines
4 Mar 16
@abrielle28 I know what you mean. sometimes the duck's hairy and big so it really won't be nice to eat
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32507)
• Calgary, Alberta
7 Mar 16
I love balut so much that I will even eat an Ostrich Balut.....
In China, They have a version of Balut that uses chicken eggs instead. Back in the 90's there is a business owner who tried to make quail balut happen sadly it didnt became popular.
In China, They have a version of Balut that uses chicken eggs instead. Back in the 90's there is a business owner who tried to make quail balut happen sadly it didnt became popular.
@moirai (2836)
• Philippines
28 Apr 16
Lol! I can't quite imagine a quail balut. That would be so tiny! =P
An ostrich balut though... now, that would be a giant. I'm wondering if that would even be chewable. =P In any case, I think one serving (that is, one piece) would probably give anyone a heart attack. =P
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
7 Mar 16
Thats just gross! You couldnt pay me to eat a bird embryo raw, like who comes up with these ideas?
@moirai (2836)
• Philippines
28 Apr 16
Balut is not raw. It is cooked (boiled). =)
I would also have problems eating anything raw (except carrots and certain other vegetables). But this one is cooked and I love it.
Others who are not used to it would actually find it good also once they get past the thought of it. I think the reason why a lot of people are unable to eat it is more psychological than anything.
