Philippine Street Food

Balut


Balut is a developed duck embryo that is best eaten with vinegar and salt. It is the most popular exotic street food in every street in the Philippines. Although the sight of this dish may not be the most pleasing to many, it is surprisingly delicious.

                                                       [roughly 50c AUD per piece]

Traditionally, locals recommend first timers to eat them during the night since it will be a lot easier to avoid looking at the embryo in the dark. Although balut vendors are on every street of the Philippines, one helpful tip on how to find them is actually hearing their chants, ‘Balut! Baluuuut!’, calling out from dusk till early morning.

Talk about Exotic YUUUM!!

Photo Reference: https://www.atlasobscura.com/foods/balut-duck-embryo-philippines

By: Steven Aguilar