Bizarre foods around the world

Exploring the culinary world can be an adventure, especially when trying some of the most unusual and bizarre foods.

Here are some of the strangest delicacies from around the globe, inspired by the unique insights from North Wild Kitchen:

Hákarl (Iceland): Fermented shark meat that has a strong ammonia smell and is considered an acquired taste.

Kiviak (Greenland): This dish consists of auk birds fermented inside a seal's body for several months. It's a traditional winter food in Greenland.

Penis Fish (South Korea): Known as Gaebul, this marine worm is often eaten raw and is famous for its phallic shape.

Casu Marzu (Italy): This Sardinian cheese is infested with live maggots, which help ferment the cheese to a soft, creamy texture.

Snake Soup (China): A traditional Chinese dish made from various types of snakes, believed to have health benefits.

Smalahove (Norway): A traditional Norwegian dish made from a sheep's head, typically served during Christmas.

Balut (Philippines): A fertilised duck egg with a partially developed embryo inside, boiled and eaten from the shell.

Fugu (Japan): A potentially deadly pufferfish that requires careful preparation to avoid poisoning.

Surströmming (Sweden): Fermented herring known for its extremely pungent smell.

Escamoles (Mexico): Edible larvae of ants, often called "insect caviar."

Haggis (Scotland): A savoury pudding containing sheep's heart, liver, and lungs, mixed with oatmeal and spices.