Most Bizarre Foods in the World - Page 5 of 8

Jing Leed or Grasshoppers

Remember those old Fear Factor episodes where people were made to face their worst fears—aka insects—and made to partake of such creatures cooked or even raw? Think of this dish as one of those episodes, except that this is real life and those most definitely are cooked grasshoppers you’re seeing. They’re a popular delicacy in Thailand and are commonly seasoned with salt, pepper, and chili then deep fried in a big wok. They say it tastes a bit like popcorn skin, if you were to ignore the extra juice that squirts out when you bite down on one.