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Odd Bites:
Asia
From century eggs to fried tarantulas, discover the stories behind Asia’s most extraordinary dishes.
By Mike Bukayo
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YOUR NEXT FOOD ADVENTURE
Why start here?
Start here for street-food discoveries and the contrast between familiar ingredients and unexpected preparations.
A TASTE OF THE BOOK / PHILIPPINES
Would you crack this egg?
Balut
Balut is a fertilised duck egg, served with its rich broth. The book follows its place in Filipino street-food culture before showing how it is prepared and eaten.
Ingredients: 1 balut egg; salt; optional sliced chilli; white or coconut vinegar.
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THERE IS A STORY BEHIND EVERY BITE