Eat a Duck Embryo – Balut

This is a just a quick compilation of funny videos of foreigners attempting to eat Balut! A native filipino dish – duck embryo / fetal duck egg.

A balut (Trứng vịt lộn or Hột vịt lộn in Vietnamese, Pong tea khon in Cambodian) is a fertilized duck (or chicken) egg with a nearly-developed embryo inside that is boiled and eaten in the shell. They are common, everyday food in some countries in Asia, such as in the Philippines, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Popularly believed to be an aphrodisiac and considered a high-protein, hearty snack, balut are mostly sold by street vendors at night in the regions where they are available. They are often served with beer. The Filipino and Malay word balut (balot) means “wrapped” – depending on pronunciation. This food however is uncommon in Malaysia.

source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balut

Check it out!

White Girl tries it:

Oh Yes! Even Anthony Bourdain:

Last, this guy actually shows you HOW to eat Balut. Ha ha ha

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