Which country eats the weirdest food?

Shirako, Japan. As euphemisms go, this one's a corker: Japanese shirako means “white children”. The delicacy it refers to are the sperm sacs of either cod, angler fish or puffer fish. It's a weird-looking food: looking like white blobs of goo or miniature brains, they are said to have a sweet custardy taste.

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Weird foods around the world: disgusting, gross or just simply different from what you know? The different ways we put our food together varies tremendously around the world; while travelling, some of us will seize any opportunity to try new tastes, whereas others might simply say 'yuck!' and move on. This article will help you decide for yourself which camp you're in... There's certainly nothing weird when it comes to our intrigue with strange food. In Sweden, the city of Malmö has its very own Disgusting Food Museum, which explores our fascination with all things edible (and arguably inedible...). Or are you convinced that you've got a strong stomach? Well, there are loads of weird foods to try – or for want of a better word, unusual food – around the world. Whether you prove yourself right or wrong, there's only one way to find out! From cheese maggots to rotten eggs, these are some of the world's weirdest foods. In the market for more weird and wonderful travel inspiration? Discover 20 seriously weird places around the world. 9. Airag, Mongolia Glass of fermented horse milk, anyone? In Mongolia, this isn’t an unusual offer at all. They make a kind of beer called airag (or ayrag) by taking a mare’s milk and letting it ferment into a fizzy, sour and slightly alcoholic liquid. It’s traditionally served chilled in a bowl-shaped cup; dregs are supposed to be poured back into the main container. Mongolians have been drinking airag for centuries and is similar to kumis which is found throughout Central Asia. If imbiding fermented horse milk isn't your cup of tea, be amazed by beautiful pictures of life and landscapes in Mongolia. Big pot of airag - fermented mare's milk, a traditional national beverage of Mongolia © T-I/Shutterstock 10. Casu marzu, Italy Known as “rotten cheese”, Sardinia’s casu marzu is made from Pecorino that has gone bad – really bad. The larvae of cheese flies (piophila casei) are added to the Pecorino, hatching inside, burrowing around and digesting the fats. The result is a weeping, tongue-burning delicacy that you can eat with or without the maggots. But it's not as unique a delicacy as you might think, with similar variations in neighbouring regions. If prefer a more luxurious dinner, consider wining and dining in one of Rome's most luxurious restaurants, and read our guide to eating and drinking in Italy. Cube of "Casu marzu" on a sheet of "Pane carasau", a crisp Sardinian bread © Paolo Certo/Shutterstock 11. Muktuk, Greenland A traditional Inuit meal of frozen whale skin and blubber, muktuk is normally served either raw or pickled. It looks a little bit like liquorice all-sorts and has several layers: the skin (which apparently tastes like hazelnuts), the fat (chewy) and the protective layer in between (even more chewy). While you might be quick to pass on this snack, muktuk is a good source of vitamins C and D. But perhaps don’t eat if wearing dentures... Muktuk whale meat in Greenland © Chris Christophersen/Shutterstock 12. Hakarl, Iceland How anyone conceived hakarl is a mystery, but today it's an Icelandic national dish. To prepare: first gut and behead a Greenland shark, place in a shallow grave and cover with sand and stones. Leave for two to three months, then cut into strips and dry for several more months before serving: first-time tasters are advised to hold their nose and try not to gag. Smoked puffin, lamb soup, Skyr dessert - Iceland has much more to offer in their cuisine. Join a guide and explore the many options. You might also want to find out about things not to miss in Iceland. Sharks hanging around in Iceland © IAM photography/Shutterstock Planning on your own? Prepare for your trip Use Rough Guides' trusted partners for great rates Flights

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