1. Snake wine, South east Asia
Next time you're complaining about the tepid chardonnay you've been served in a pub, just be grateful that you haven't been served a nice glass of snake wine. This popular beverage is believed to have important restorative properties in countries including China and Vietnam. It can either be made by steeping a snake in rice wine, or by mixing snake bodily fluids, such as blood, with the alcohol.
2. Fried spiders, Cambodia
The Cambodian delicacy of fried spider is something of an acquired taste. These little chaps are tarantulas, served with a lime and black pepper dip in the Phnom Penh restaurant Romdeng. According to Clive Graham-Ranger's book with Luu Meng, Cambodia's Top Tables, the restaurant serves over 200 a week.
3. Baby mice wine, China/ Korea
Another drink supposed to have beneficial health properties is baby mice wine, wine filled with... well, you guessed it. Thankfully, we couldn't find a picture.
3. Baby mice wine, China/ Korea
Another drink supposed to have beneficial health properties is baby mice wine, wine filled with... well, you guessed it. Thankfully, we couldn't find a picture.
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