Getting To Know Balut, Extreme Food That Goes Viral On Social Media

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JAKARTA - Recently it has gone viral on social media for balut food, which is widely discussed by netizens. Some influencers on social media also reviewed the extreme food, which made it more lively to discuss.

Balut merupakan salah satu kuliner ekstrem yang berasal dari Filipina. Dikutip dari Mamas Guide Recipes, balut merupakan egg duck yang telah dibuah dengan embryo yang hampir berkembang di dalamnya.

Eggs with half-finished embryos are then boiled and eaten. These eggs usually have an incubation period of only 18 days. The incubation period is 18 days because that's when seeded duck eggs get the right texture.

Balut contains four important elements, namely egg yolk, egg whites (known also to albumen), liquid (known as soup), and embryos. Many say that basically balut has a chicken-like flavor.

Historians argue that balut came from Chinese traders who worked in the Philippines in the 16th century. This food has been a famous street culinary for centuries.

Currently, balut is also entering a luxurious meal, as a form of opening food. Apart from the Philippines, this food can also be found in Vietnam, Cambodia, to China.

In serving balut, it is similar to boiled eggs. You can boil eggs for 20 to 30 minutes, then eat them immediately, by breaking the tip of the egg and peeling the skin.

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To increase the taste, sprinkle the balut with salt or any seasoning you like. Don't forget to input the broth from the bed which is said to have a good taste.