Tasty Exotic Filipino Foods

     When you visit the Philippines, you will surely leave with a smile not only in your lips but most especially your stomach. The Philippines is one of the places in the world where you can eat delectable and delicious exotic dishes that will surely satisfy your appetite. It is not surprising that Filipino recipes, foods and delicacies are often described as strange and unique with different tastes mixing in one simple dish.

     The country has a history of more than a hundred years of external influences which is the countries who colonized the Philippines. Filipinos are known in the world as a group of people who sees food as a very significant element in their everyday lives especially in their culture. Filipino food is considered as one of the Philippine culture highlights. You will also observe that the Filipinos' favorite place in the house is the kitchen.

   Exotic Filipino foods are known in the whole world because they are all delicious and really look unusual dish to eat. Dishes like "bagoong" (shrimp paste) and "dinuguan" (pork blood stew) do look really exotic and unusual for many people, specially for those who don't have Filipino blood in them. But, one thing is for sure, the looks and smell of this exotic foods will be covered up by the unique taste and blend of spices the said dishes has to offer. Once you have tasted it and captured its distinctive taste, you will surely crave for more.

    Some of the reality shows have featured these exotic foods as part of their challenge in the show. One example is the "balut" which was featured in the show Fear Factor. For those who don't know, "balut" is a fertilized egg (duck or chicken) with a nearly developed embryo inside. This egg will be boiled and eaten in shell alongside with either salt or vinegar with chili mixture to season their egg. It may not look or sound good at all, but the taste of it will surely captivate every taste buds that will try this food. Of course, many Filipinos does not find these foods as exotic and unlikely to be eaten especially "balut" which are sold every night on streets.

      As one travels in the provinces of the country, one will see that the delicacies become more and more exotic. This is not a surprise since Filipino will try to eat and cook every living thing in their surroundings or backyards. We could say that Filipinos does not care that much what the physical looks or attributes of a thing as long as they could eat them. Whether it's crunchy or slimy, Filipino delicacies are sure to be tasty and healthy. Many Filipinos will try to use every part of an animal as a source of their food. The resourcefulness of the Filipinos can be seen in this way.