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00:00 The Chinese are well known when it comes to eating weird things.
00:03 It is famous that they eat everything undersea except a submarine, everything on land with
00:08 four legs except a table, everything that flies except an airplane, and everything with
00:13 two legs except human beings.
00:16 Recent coronavirus outbreak in China is also thought to be a result of eating such animals
00:21 because there are several known types of coronavirus, all of which have their origins in bats.
00:27 It is also heard that a snake would have eaten an infected bat and then someone ate that
00:31 snake and got this virus in him.
00:34 Seems pretty convincing to me.
00:36 The Chinese cuisine seem pretty strange and surprise those who are either vegetarian or
00:41 used to a common diet of beefsteak and chicken.
00:45 I myself am an animal lover, even if it's a small sea creature, but here is a list of
00:50 some weird foods that are commonly consumed by Chinese.
00:54 Let's check it out in today's video.
00:56 10) Deep-fried spiders.
01:01 No one can even think of putting this hairy crawlies in their mouth but Chinese are used
01:06 to eat this crawlies.
01:09 One is about to vomit after seeing these spiders as an afternoon snack on the streets of China.
01:15 The body and head of these deep-fried spiders have delicate white meat inside, and its legs
01:21 contain little flesh.
01:26 One can imagine how terrifying it would be to consume this dish.
01:30 9) Sea urchin with steamed eggs.
01:36 Sea urchin is a pretty versatile creature and is eaten in China in many different styles
01:41 and recipes.
01:44 The urchin shell is sliced in half and used as a bowl in which eggs are mixed with the
01:49 body of the urchin and then steamed.
01:51 It tastes like a scrambled egg and smoked salmon.
01:56 It seems quite strange but Chinese frequently consume sea urchin because of its unique taste.
02:03 8) Jellyfish salad.
02:10 Jellyfish are known worldwide for their delicious taste and painful sting.
02:14 It is cut into long strands, tossed with soy sauce and sesame oil and usually served with
02:20 vegetables as a salad and generally used raw in Chinese cooking.
02:26 These jellyfishes are gelatinous in water but surprisingly crunchy when eaten.
02:33 Even the UN wants us to eat jellyfish because they overpopulate the oceans.
02:37 It is a famous food in China because of its unique flavor.
02:43 It is considered by many specialists that seafood is also responsible for the current
02:47 spreading of the coronavirus in China at a faster speed.
02:52 7) Scorpions.
02:58 Scorpions are also eaten in China.
03:01 They are served fried, roasted or grilled.
03:06 Sometimes it is even served alive.
03:10 It tastes like moist ground.
03:13 They are sometimes put into traditional liquors and sometimes mixed with herbs.
03:18 These fried small scorpions are used as snacks.
03:23 The stingers of these scorpions are not removed because they lose poison after they are exposed
03:28 to heat.
03:29 They are also used for medicinal purposes and Chinese medicines.
03:34 Scorpions are so frequently consumed in China that they often appear in the dishes of many
03:39 restaurants.
03:41 It is recommended that they should not be cooked at home.
03:45 6) Snake Soup.
03:51 Snake soup, which is also known as gang, is prepared from five different types of snake
03:56 meat.
03:57 It is made from snake bones and meat along with other ingredients such as mushrooms,
04:02 chicken, chopped ginger, chrysanthemum leaves and other herbs.
04:08 Initially, it was considered as a luxury dish by Chinese and was enjoyed only by wealthy
04:15 people.
04:16 But later on, it became common among other classes as well.
04:22 Snake soup is also used for medicinal purposes in China because they believe that it cures
04:27 ailments such as arthritis and improves blood circulation.
04:32 However, it is believed by many that the present coronavirus spreading at a very faster speed
04:38 is due to snakes.
04:41 5) Fried Cicada.
04:47 Fried cicada is another weird food eaten in China.
04:51 Cicada is a large insect with long transparent wings.
04:56 These cicadas are deeply fried and threaded on a stick.
05:00 Cicadas are recommended to eat because the effect of their harmful attacks can destroy
05:04 trees.
05:07 They are famous because of their crunchy, crispy exterior and delicious buttery aftertaste.
05:13 It is an excellent source of protein.
05:16 Cicadas taste like mushy asparagus and shrimp.
05:21 4) Pigeon on a Stick.
05:26 The pigeon on a stick is another street food popular in northern China.
05:31 It has many flavors such as spicy and barbecue.
05:34 The serving size of this recipe is one per person because of the small size of these
05:38 birds.
05:40 Some vendors also have crabs, quails and squids on sticks.
05:47 But pigeons are preferred because they are succulent, savory and tender.
05:52 It is considered as a prized food in China and is a part of family celebrations and banquets.
05:58 3) Pig Brain.
06:05 The boiled pig brain is used as a Chinese cuisine for centuries.
06:10 The pig brain has the consistency of soft tofu and is usually cooked in spicy hot pot
06:14 broth.
06:17 The Chinese love this recipe because of its rich buttery taste and wonderful texture.
06:23 The pig brain is used for Tianma Zunou Tang in the southern part of China.
06:28 It is believed that the pig brain triggers the illness and contains a high amount of
06:32 cholesterol that is harmful to our health.
06:37 It is a very popular food in China but a weird and crazy food for foreigners.
06:43 2) Balut.
06:50 The use of balut in China dates back to about 200 years ago.
06:55 It is a developing duck egg that is eaten in the shell after boiling.
07:00 The egg is tipped up and the liquid inside is sipped.
07:04 On a hot summer day, it is as casual as an ice cream.
07:08 Balut was once considered a high-class dish but now enjoyed by everyone usually with a
07:13 cold beer.
07:14 It is seasoned with soy sauce, vinegar and salt.
07:20 It tastes like a custard.
07:24 In China, balut is used as a late-night snack.
07:29 Before we reveal number 1, be sure to check out our other interesting videos on Forever
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07:40 1) Duck Blood Soup.
07:47 Duck blood soup is common street food in China and is found in almost every noodle shop.
07:53 Fresh duck blood is cooled into its semi-solid state for preparing the soup.
07:58 This blood is cooked and sliced into bite-sized blocks.
08:03 When prepared, it is then served with pickled mustard root, popular glass noodles and cilantro.
08:09 It is used by the Chinese as a late-night snack and as a quick and easy lunch option.
08:18 It tastes great when paired with a glass of Tsingtao beer.
08:21 2) Duck Blood Soup.
08:29 Thanks for watching!