Bear Grylls absolutely loves devouring testicles brought home by his butcher son. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. We’ve taken a look at some of the weirdest foods out there
TV hardman Bear Grylls enjoys munching testicles.
The star is happy to chow down on the beef balls brought home by his butcher son Marmaduke. After all, he’s gobbled everything from bear poo to rat brain on his shows over the years.
But the survival expert is not the only person to enjoy eating weird animal body parts. Here we serve up a menu of other ‘delicacies’ from around the globe…
Having a ball
In North America, fried bull’s testicles go by the euphemism of ‘Rocky Mountain oysters’. A cowboy classic, they have even inspired eating contests in the US. However, in India, you might want to take time to savour your goat testicle curry. Chicken testicles are boiled or served as fries in China.
When there’s a willy
Bull’s penis soup is another Chinese favourite – the nation’s athletes powered up with steaming bowls of it before competing in the 2008 Olympics. The capital Beijing even has a specialty penis restaurant serving everything from the donger of a donkey to the ‘trouser snake’ of erm, a snake. Elsewhere you can pick up sheep penis served grilled on a stick.
Are you sore?
Touted as a top hangover cure, Bolivians swear by caldo de cardan soup, made from bull penis and testicles. The willy bit is apparently prepared by being sliced thinly. Somehow this dish is reckoned to be an aphrodisiac too! Squeamish? Try the llama brain.
Good cod!
In Japan a dish known as shirako is also often eaten raw. It’s the sperm sacs of a male cod. Devotees say it’s good for the skin and even anti-ageing.
Comb again
Ever nibbled on a cockscomb? These are the red fleshy crowns on the heads of roosters. They’re an ingredient for an Italian sauce called cibreo, often served with pasta. Cow udder is relished in parts of Tuscany too.
Taco or leave it
If you’re in Mexico be careful that your eyes aren’t literally bigger than your stomach. Traditional tacos de ojos feature gelatinous cow peepers to add a squidgy contrast to the crunchy wrapping.
Moo must be hungry
Apparently a favourite with football fans on match days in Chile, is a sandwich called sánguche de potito, which is filled with meat from a cow’s rectum. It’s said to be a little chewy.
Hearty fare
In Iceland eating the heart of a puffin raw is reckoned to be the best part of the bird to guzzle. Enthusiasts say it tastes like beef jerky. Not everyone is happy – celeb chef Gordon Ramsay received a backlash when he ate one on Channel 4’s The F-Word.
Foot for thought
Camel hoof is considered a fine addition to any dinner table across Inner Mongolia, while in the Middle East getting the hump is a good thing, as it’s the tenderest part of the beast. Will you take one hump or two sir?
Seal is believing
In parts of Canada, especially Newfoundland, seal flipper baked in a pie is a traditional favourite. It is typically cooked with veg in a sauce then covered with pastry. Apparently, it tastes a bit like rabbit.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
