11種你可能會感到害怕不願意嘗試的韓國美食

11種你可能會感到害怕不願意嘗試的韓國美食

Gejang - Raw Crabs
Instead of being cooked, these little crabs are seasoned in various sauces and eaten raw. Baby crab's shells are soft enough to be comparable as eating a 'harder M&M' and are very popular in Korea.

Haemultang - Live Seafood Soup
Live seafood soup may be a misnomer here; seafood is brought to the table raw, but is cooked in hot soup before being eaten, a common practice for many Asian cultures.

Dotorimuk- Acorn Jelly
Although acorns are poisonous, cooking them can remove the toxins. Being abundant in Korea, acorns are cooked and powdered to make a jelly, often topped with soy sauce and vegetables.

Hongeo - Fermented Skate
Skate is a fish that disperses uric acid through its skin, so fermenting this fish gives it a stench that reeks of ammonia. If you can get over the smell, it is said to be quite delicious.

Sundae - Boiled Intestine Sausage
Not to be confused with an ice cream sundae, Korean sundae is boiled intestine sausage, stuffed with various ingredients, like squid or dried pollock.

Beondegi - Silkworm Larvae
While these may seem disgusting to some, these larvae are a popular street food in Korea, served hot & seasoned. If you can get over the fact that you're eating a silkworm, they're delicious!

Gaebul - Live Spoon Worms
Another live delicacy enjoyed by Koreans are spoon worms: phallic-like marine worms that wriggle a bit on the dish. They apparently just taste like salt water & are sometimes consumed as aphrodisiacs.

Sannakji - Live octopus
This isn't your typical raw dish. These little octopi are alive and squirm around while you eat them. They're often served with oil to prevent the suction cups from sticking to your mouth or throat.

Sebalnakji - Live Octopus Whole
Why not just eat it whole.. while it's still alive and kickin! I don't know if I'd ever try it. They say it squirms in your throat even after you swallow. Poor octopus T T

Bokjili - Deadly Blowfish Soup
You may have heard of Fugu, the Japanese delicacy prepared only by certified chefs. Bokjili is the Korean equivalent, but is more common as chefs don't need certification to serve the poisonous fish.

Teuksubuwi - Cow Digestive System
Yes, that's right. Cow digestive system. Not one, not two, but four stomachs to try, all at once. Reportedly, each stomach has a different texture and taste.