For decades, people have argued about which country has the best cuisine in the world. For some, it’s Italy, Mexico, or even India. But have you ever wondered which country has the worst cuisine in the world? Here are ten countries to consider.
Philippines
Filipino cuisine is known to be very diverse, but it has many dishes that foreigners queasy. Balut is a fertilized duck egg that has been incubated for 14 to 21 days and then boiled. This Filipino dish is eaten from the shell.
Iceland
Iceland is known for its harsh weather and limited agricultural capacity. Because of these factors, their cuisine uses what is available. Hákarl is fermented Greenland shark, which has an extremely potent smell of ammonia and an overwhelming taste.
Scotland
We’ve all heard of Scotland’s national dish, Haggis, but what is it? Haggis is made from sheep’s organs, like the heart, liver, and lungs, and is combined with onion, oatmeal, suet, and a variety of spices encased in the animal’s stomach.
China
Although most people enjoy Chinese takeout, some Chinese dishes can be hard for foreigners to stomach. One popular example is the “century egg” or “pidan,” which is a preserved egg that has been aged for several weeks or even months in a mixture of clay, ash, salt, quicklime, and rice hulls.
Australia
Australia is known for its vegemite, a dark, thick spread made from leftover brewers’ yeast extract combined with vegetables and various spices. It has a strong, bitter, and salty flavor and is usually eaten on toast.
Mongolia
Mongolia has a dish called Boodog, which is a whole marmot that has been cooked from the inside. Hot stones are placed in its abdomen while its skin acts as an oven, cooking it slowly over time.
Sweden
Surströmming is a Swedish delicacy made of fermented Baltic sea herring. It is known as the stinkiest food in the world and is usually eaten outdoors to prevent the odor from permeating homes.
Kazakhstan
Kumis is a dish from Kazakhstan. It is a mildly alcoholic beverage made from fermented raw, unpasteurized mare’s milk. It’s sour and fizzy, which can be a little off-putting.
Malawi
Mopane Worms are a common source of protein in African countries, especially Malawi. It is a type of caterpillar that is eaten dry or rehydrated in a tomato-based sauce which is then tossed over maize meal, also known as ‘pap.’
Peru
Peru is famous for its delicious dish, Ceviche. But you would be disappointed to learn that locals mostly eat french fries and deep-fried chicken, which doesn’t seem all that interesting.
