1. Balut

Balut is a developing duck embryo boiled and eaten as a snack in the shell, often served with a splash of vinegar.  It is a popular street food, which originated in the Philippines and is also frequently found in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

The ideal age of the duck embryo is 17 days when the chick is not old enough to fully show its beak, feathers, claws and the bones are undeveloped. Sounds disgusting? Well in the Philippines, balut is a popular childhood treat. Locals swear by it and will tell you what a nourishing and wholesome snack it is.

2. Bulalo

Bulalo is a beef dish from the Philippines. It is a light colored soup that is made by cooking beef shanks and bone marrow until the collagen and fat has melted into the clear broth. It typically includes leafy vegetables (like pechay or cabbage), corn on the cob, scallions, onions, garlic, ginger, and fish sauce. Potatoes, carrots, or taro can also be added. 

It is a dish from Southern Luzon, particularly in the provinces of Batangas and Cavite It is commonly eaten with rice and soy sauce with calamansi on the side.