balut

balut is a popular street food in the philippines sold by ambulant vendors.

you can buy balut from early evening vendors who shout their wares.

my filipino friend taught me how to eat balut properly with salt and vinegar.

the vendor cracked open the warm balut and showed me the fully formed embryo inside.

balut tastes like a combination of chicken egg and firm meat with a unique texture.

many tourists are curious to try balut when they visit manila for the first time.

the balut seller carries his goods in a covered basket to keep them warm throughout the night.

balut is traditionally eaten as an evening snack or even as a breakfast dish by some locals.

the process of making balut requires careful timing to ensure the embryo develops correctly.

when you eat balut, remember to remove the membrane before consuming the contents.

some people prefer balut with spicy vinegar to enhance the flavor of the egg.

the texture of balut can be surprising for first-time eaters who expect a normal hard-boiled egg.