15 strange-looking delicacies that look unappetizing but are incredibly delicious (16 photos)

Horrible to look at and incredibly tasty on the inside, these are delicacies that you should absolutely not refuse due to their frightening appearance.





For many people, only properly prepared dishes arouse their appetite. In fact, many delicacies are far from perfect in appearance, but still have a pleasant taste. Therefore, never deny yourself the pleasure of trying something new, even if it looks threatening. The most delicious, but strange-looking products are presented in the selection.

Lion mushroom

You can’t tell by its appearance, but it’s a very expensive mushroom, and it also tastes like chicken with a hint of mushroom. You can purchase it at a cost of up to $5,000 per 1 kilogram.



Lobster

The Balmain lobster is often confused with a sea monster. However, the menu from this Australian subspecies has truly amazing taste.





Guidak

It may be the most unappetizing shellfish on the planet, but appearances can be deceiving. The bivalve Pacific giant can grow up to 1.5 kilograms and live more than 145 years!



Mangosteen

This fruit is worth trying at least once. He managed to combine several completely different tastes at once: peach, apple, grape and even strawberry.



Dekenea

The internal jelly-like consistency of the fruit plant resembles a watermelon. But because of the unusual appearance of the product, local residents gave it the creepy name “dead man’s finger.”



Buddha's hand

The most impressive citrus is considered to be the hand of Buddha. With this fruit, the opposite is true - the inner pulp is inedible, but the sour thick skin is often added to various dishes.



Umi budo

Every Japanese knows the salty taste of Umi Budo seaweed. Sea grapes not only delight in taste, but also benefit the human body.



Truffle from Mexico

The fungus Ustilago maydis affects cereal plants, which is why farmers all over the planet dislike it. However, Mexico is an exception. Local residents, on the contrary, consider products contaminated with this fungus to be rare and enjoy its smoky aroma. Huitlacoche is even canned and exported.



sea ducks

The Spaniards and Portuguese enjoy these shellfish. This is a very expensive delicacy.



Marinated legs

Not everyone dares to try the delicacy of marinated pork feet. However, the appearance has nothing to do with the pleasant ham-like taste.



Sea urchins

These creatures are considered a delicacy in many places. In terms of taste, they are in no way inferior to oysters.



Kulikly

In the last century, Americans came up with a new way of pickling cucumbers. Kulikly is obtained by adding instant powder for drinks with various flavors.



finger lime

The strange fruit boasts small “eggs” that have bright notes of citrus.



Noni

A fruit that tastes like cheese. Yes, not the simple one, but the one with noble mold.



Salak

The fruit in the snake skin has a very interesting taste - as if banana and pineapple were mixed. Which of these delicacies would you like to try, and which one would you never eat?