Wxotic Food Part 1, Cow Dung Soup and Mosquito Burger

In the culinary world, uniqueness often comes from unexpected places. Extreme food is not just about taste, but also about our courage and openness to new experiences. Behind every dish, there are stories and traditions that connect us to different cultures. Let's explore some extreme foods that not only tantalize our taste buds but also challenge our boundaries!

In some countries, it is common to prepare animal offal, but have you ever imagined how food would taste if it was made from the feces still inside a cow's stomach?
Trites is the name of a traditional dish from Karo, North Sumatra, which is considered a cultural heritage passed down through generations. The dish is usually served on traditional occasions, such as harvest celebrations or large family gatherings. In terms of appearance, trites may not look appealing to many people. Trites is made from a mixture of ingredients that most people would find unusual, that is, the contents of cow dung that is still in the stomach but not yet fully fecalized.

Trites is a soup dish whose slightly brown soup and pungent aroma often discourage people from trying it. However, according to those who tasted it, the taste is quite unique and delicious. Trites are rare and difficult to find in other areas, except in Tanah Karo. The process of making trites involves community cooperation, especially in fundraising because the price is expensive. In addition, special skills are needed to process them in order to produce the best taste.

This third unique food is actually a food that we often encounter daily, burgers but not ordinary burgers. burgers that usually contain patties made of beef or chicken but this one is different, it is made of thousands or even millions of mosquitoes.
This extreme food from Africa has attracted attention for its unusual ingredients. Many people think of mosquitoes as nuisance insects that spread disease and suck human blood. However, in Malawi, mosquitoes are considered a blessing, especially during certain seasons. Locals compete to catch mosquitoes to make a traditional food known as Nkhungu. Unlike regular burgers that are served with buns and vegetables, mosquito burgers only use patties instead of beef. The type of mosquito used to make this burger is different from the mosquitoes we are used to, as it is closer to the fly species. While it may look disgusting to those who are not used to eating mosquitoes, the reality is that for the communities around Lake Victoria, mosquitoes are an abundant source of food. According to some sources, the taste is rather bland, however, it is believed that this burger has a lot of nutrients.

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