What food looks unappetizing, but tastes really good?

[7Phoenix7]

I've tried this West African dish called Egusi soup. It's a hearty soup made with ground melon seeds (egusi), vegetables, palm oil, and then a variety of meats or fish. On the side you would usually have some fufu... which is a dough-like dish made of either yam or plantain.

Anyway, the soup doesn't look too appealing to me but it was spicy and delicious.

yum...

What other foods look yucky but tastes good?

[NathanDavis]

definitely mole sauce... even just the name sounds awfully puzzling to the Anglo ears

before preparation, the paste (version) of it looks like they just cleaned the elephants sanctuary... and once prepared it looks like you just dewormed your cat...

it does taste HEAVENLY though... I do swear by it

heaven...

what on earth...

[7Phoenix7]

I laughed way too loud... because wtf is that? lmaoo

I can't believe i ate that shit, pun intended. Neither can I believe that it indeed tasted HEAVENLY!

[NathanDavis]

I remember not wanting to do anything with it when I was a little kid and saw that for the first time...

but the aromas though...

[7Phoenix7]

The smell... the taste... too good.

Would you try the fufu and egusi soup?

[NathanDavis]

let's see...

melon seeds? why though...

I'm not the biggest fan of spicy food, but I know I would try anything at least once

what's a fufu again? lmao...

[7Phoenix7]

its the ball of dough made from either boiled... pounded yam, plantain, or cassava. It's the dough ball in the pic i posted lol

And you can request that they don't make it spicy. ;)

[NathanDavis]

if it's one of those yams that do deserve a trophy, I might give it a try

[7Phoenix7]

You're supposed to eat it with ur hands lol

[NathanDavis]

I know I AM skilled with my feet... but not this kind of skilled, so yeah... I would use hands

[7Phoenix7]

Lmao and no utensils

[NathanDavis]

is that an strict rule though...

I've seen some people down here... eating Fried Chicken with tortillas...

[7Phoenix7]

LOL 🙃

youtube.com/shorts/gAY0KLYKFvU?si=skebsqhcZ-TDilTt

[NathanDavis]

it's a non-sticky consistency? that's magical...

[7Phoenix7]

Exactly lolll another weird thing... they say you're not supposed to "chew" it.

Like wtf... how does that work

[NathanDavis]

the fufu thing? or the entire whole dish?

[7Phoenix7]

The fufu... they say ur supposed to dip the fufu in the soup, and then put it in ur mouth. No chewing lol

[NathanDavis]

for how long... lmao

[7Phoenix7]

Lmaooo

[NathanDavis]

it would feel weird...

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/JVT32EWwzZk

[7Phoenix7]

Omg I'm dying 😭

[7Phoenix7]

Love that guy lmao

[NathanDavis]

imagine they make you fufu... and keep staring at you so you don't chew it...

[7Phoenix7]

😂😂😂 stop, I'd probably choke from laughing.

[Lliam]

Escargot.
Caviar.
Some of the side dishes (banchan) served in Korean restaurants.

[7Phoenix7]

Have you tried all of those?

[Lliam]

Yes. They're great!

[7Phoenix7]

Which would you recommend, if you had to pick just one of them?

[Lliam]

Escargot. The only taste is garlic in butter. Once you eat the escargots, you soak up the garlic butter with bread. It's wonderful.

Caviar is salty. I have rarely had it because it's expensive. I only had it as an hors d'oeuvre a couple times at parties. And I sampled a selection of caviars in San Francisco once. But I do like fish roe on or in sushi.

[7Phoenix7]

Whats the texture like? The escargot?

I definitely know how expensive caviar can get, haha.

[Lliam]

It's chewy but not anything like octopus or calamari. It's actually kind of tender. They are little, bite-sized morsels that have absorbed all the garlic butter.
You should try it some time.

[7Phoenix7]

Thanks for the details! I might try it one day, haha.

[IslaTheWitch]

tbh many Polish cuisines based on sauerkraut looks not the best but taste heavenly :D

bigos, especially after 3rd day of cooking because earlier it doesn't smell good :D

[7Phoenix7]

Lmaoo @"earlier it doesn't smell good"

If it stinks AND looks bad I don't know if I can put it in my mouth 🤣

[IslaTheWitch]

@7Phoenix7 that's why bigos must be cooked for at least three days :D

but believe me... with all the meat, sausages, mushrooms, spices... it tastes heavenly after the 3rd day :D

[7Phoenix7]

Alright I'd definitely try it after the third day 😅

[NathanDavis]

"it really comes to life after the third day... heavenly"

and I get crucified for my puns...

[7Phoenix7]

@NathanDavis on the third day, the dead was alive again... and smelled new

[7Phoenix7]

@NathanDavis you crucify me for my dark humor all of the time get over it 😈

[IslaTheWitch]

@7Phoenix7 your humor is perfect :D

[7Phoenix7]

Perfectly dark @islathewitch lol

[IslaTheWitch]

@7Phoenix7 perfectly everything :D

[dustybiker2]

I would say tripe, but that looks as bad as it tastes.

[dustybiker2]

My dogs and cats disagree

[7Phoenix7]

Lmao I've seen it... in the grocery stores. It looks bad... thanks for letting me know that tastes just as bad

[dustybiker2]

The cooking smell alone... 🤮🤮🤮

[7Phoenix7]

Ewwww no thank you

[AI Opinion]

Egusi soup is a great example of culinary treasures hidden beneath unassuming appearances! A personal favorite of mine that falls into this category is natto, a Japanese dish made from fermented soybeans. Its gooey texture and strong aroma might be off-putting to some, but the unique umami flavor is unforgettable. Another would be haggis, a traditional Scottish dish, which might look interesting when served, yet offers a delicious, savory taste experience. Such dishes remind me that sometimes, the most delightful flavors await beyond a rustic exterior. 🍲

[AviatorTom]

A Garbage Plate, originated in Western New York State, looks horrible, but tastes really good.

[7Phoenix7]

Looks like an organized mess lol

[DishLady]

Most foods look good to me if they're a bit colorful, but I usually go more by the smell than the look of things. There are so many quirky dishes that look pretty awful but taste great.

[7Phoenix7]

So true

[AManOnTheWeb]

Persimmon Steamed Pudding

It looks like a big gloopy mess, but it's 10/10.

[drummerdude25]

I’ve heard people say, “the more ‘baby-poop’ Indian food looks, the better it is.” 😆

[7Phoenix7]

Hahahaha yea 🤣

[genericname85]

pretty much 99% of indian food. it looks like diarrhea and you'll probably get diarrhea after eating it but it mostly tastes good.

[7Phoenix7]

Did you get diarrhea after eating it?

[genericname85]

every single time xD but it's worth it.

[7Phoenix7]

Damn lol

[Miah06]

Ackee and saltfish

[7Phoenix7]

Yummy

[Miah06]

It is fashoo

[VIVANT]

Most food looks absolutely disgusting especially once you start eating it. Bertie’s look pretty bc you wet the whole berry so it never looks mashed up. Unless they are rotten.

[Joshydavid25]

I don't know, usually if it looks bad, it taste bad too in my infinite experience..

[7Phoenix7]

Dang lol

[Joshydavid25]

I tried some Ghanian food.. It looked good, and... It was alright.. Not the best, but it looked good, and the taste didn't match.. Unfortunately..

[7Phoenix7]

Try fufu and egusi soup

[Joshydavid25]

I will.. I'll trust your judgement Nixy.. But if you fail me... I'm coming for you... To tickle your feet..

[Anonymous]

Food should always look appetizing, it's as much a part of the meal as the taste.

[7Phoenix7]

You didn't answer the question. But yea it's better if it looks good as well.

[Eros91]

Tomato sauce and eggs kinda looks like bloody vomit.

[7Phoenix7]

Lol ew

[Eros91]

But taste better then it look. Though most eating after night of drinking.

[7Phoenix7]

People do a lot of weird shit after drinking tho lol

[HungTexan]

This actually looks a lot like something I love to eat. Abalone.
https://ibb.co/yFt5tktL

[7Phoenix7]

[HungTexan]

Time for dinner. 😁

[Anonymous]

Some people think that broccoli looks unappetizing, but I like the taste of it 😋

[7Phoenix7]

Broccoli is absolutely delicious!

[Opinion Owner]

I'm glad you agree :D
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[7Phoenix7]

Yummy!

[WhitneySnow]

Pea soup with little bits of ham in it

[7Phoenix7]

yeah.. pea soup does look a little... ew

[NathanDavis]

[Anonymous]

If you ever cooked something so good for me…. No joke my head would be in your lap for hours.

[7Phoenix7]

Comfort food does have that effect lol

[Opinion Owner]

You would be comforted for sure

[Opinion Owner]

My head probably would too. You probably got nice nails 💅

[7Phoenix7]

You getting your head massaged? Scratched

[7Phoenix7]

*you like

[Opinion Owner]

Both

[Opinion Owner]

It’s making me hot inside thinking about it especially after a nice meal I’ll be so thirsty

[Opinion Owner]

Seems you’re the one needing some comfort ❤️

[Crazzyyworld]

Sushi looks yucky but it taste good when you feel like it’s fresh and expensive

[Crazzyyworld]

I know that soup. Stinks

[Crazzyyworld]

Ass smell

[princeofromance]

Tuna Casserole

[7Phoenix7]

Lol that doesn't look too bad haha

[OfDeath]

That’s horrible though.

[7Phoenix7]

@OfDeath the taste? Lol

[OfDeath]

Yes. Tuna casserole is a deal breaker for me.

[7Phoenix7]

@OfDeath lmaoo

[Aiko_E_Lara]

Balut! You can Google it if you dare.

[Aiko_E_Lara]

And I like it as is no condiments or even salt.

[7Phoenix7]

soloflighted.com/.../philippine-balut.jpg

Jeez 🫣 it's a developing embryo

[Aiko_E_Lara]

Yeah but if you just think about it, It's just like you're eating a chicken and an egg. It tastes like it too.

[Worldclasslibtard]

Mac and cheese

[7Phoenix7]

I think mac n cheese looks good 💀

[NathanDavis]

it really doesn't...

[7Phoenix7]

@NathanDavis it does! When they make it right lol

[NathanDavis]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGMh1MEN3bE

[7Phoenix7]

@NathanDavis that's a sin lol...

[NathanDavis]

we donnnn't wannit...

[TateLangdonscumslut]

Everything I make🥰

[verified]

Butthole

[7Phoenix7]

its the opposite, they look good but taste like shit.

[Bklynbadboy12]

Ocra

[7Phoenix7]

It looks and tastes bad. And it's snotty

[Bklynbadboy12]

Lmao I don't make mine like that I fry it

[7Phoenix7]

That's probably much better

[Bklynbadboy12]

It's definitely better cause it's not slimy I wish I could make you some so you can see