7 Disgusting Meals From The Middle East

1.Locust Kabsa:

Kabsa is a variety of mixed rice dishes common in Jordan and Saudi Arabia . though its considered the national dish of Saudi Arabia . (lamb kabsa,chicken kabsa, beef kabsa) are the most common but life in the desert is no easy task . early Bedouins were forced to use locusts as a protien replacement . though this was understadable in the past its still a delicacy to this day usally Bedouin and southern Saudis in the jazan area consume it . it’s believed that locusts are full of nutrition and

You know like every disgusting food enhances male sexuality . locusts are cought in the spring season immigrating from the depths of Africa to the Arabian peninsula  reaching saudi arabia jordan and palestine . then there is a massive gathering of hunters using   nets to catch the locusts . after that they are sold in the locust market and are very pricey costing about 300 saudi riyals per kilo gram .so there you have it your delicious Viagra replacement.

2. Uromastyx  kabsa:

The Uromastyx is a s a genus of African and Asian lizards . the desert is its home and there are plenty in the Saudi desert . the animal is known for its amazing survival skills . but its quit unfortunate in Saudi Arabia as Bedouin hunters love it. They hunt it in massive numbers and use some vile ways to hunt it like drowning the animal in its pit or killing it by fire . the animal is currently facing extension and concerns are rising . Uromastyx kabsa is much more common and loved by Saudi people not just the Bedouins but also civilized city people. its prepared by cutting the animal into pieces and stewing it along with tomatoes onions dried lemon and is served with basmati rice . its price is some what more  reasonable compared to locusts . they are usually captured and prepared by campers who go camping in the desert (something of custom to the saudi people)after the kabsa is consumed . the campers enjoy some spicy  Arabian coffee .

3. Fesikh:

Fesikh is a traditional Egyptian dish consisting of fermented  salted and dried fish its origins can be traced back to the ancient Egyptians as it was found in many Egyptian tombs sealed within jars . its believed that it was consumed in the (sham al nesim festival) and the Egyptians are still keeping this tradition today  . because fesikh is fermented it has an awful offensive rotten fish smell . and it can make any person puke just  by  a simple whiff of it .

Fasakhani is the person who prepares it and the profession is quite elaborate, passing from father to son in certain families making hard for health organizations to observe .

Every year around sham el nsim festival  cases of poising are reported involving incorrectly prepared fesikh . its symptoms are dangerous  including nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps , Constipation and even death.

4.mumbar:

Mumbar is the Intestinals of the animal (usually cows , sheep , and goats) . they are very common in the Arab world specially in Egypt as its considered one of the  traditional dishes of the Egyptian cuisine . the Intestinals go through a a long process of cleaning to remove the foul smell then they  are stuffed with a mixture of rice , tomatoes , parsley, and onions . after that they are boiled before being fried . and are usually served with moloukia ( a popular soup made of jute leaves) . it’s usually consumed during the Muslim (Eid al adha – Eid of sacrifice  ) . when Muslims  sacrifice animals . honoring the sacrifice made by prophet Abraham .

5. snail soup:

No its not oysters this is actually the snails you used to see in cartoons as a kid. Its considred a delicacy In Moroccan and African cuisine . as the dish is native to Africa but its loved and consumed by Moroccan people as well . its usually served as a spicy soup as morrcan dishes are normally very spicy . consisting of (snails , tomatoes , parsley , and mushrooms) . special restaurants prepare them usually near the costal part of morocco.

6.Testicles:

A very common and popular dish in the Middle East prepared in different ways (usually stew). Consumed in (Egypt ,Syria ,Jordan  and Saudi Arabia ). Usually it is consumed by  low income families because of its cheap price and as a protein source . since meat is expensive especially in Egypt . its also believed that testicles have a high nutrition value and ahm.. ahm.. boost men sexual performance . its usually prepared by stewing the testicles with (tomatoes , onions, garlic , bell peppers and lemon). Eating testicles is considered a manly thing in egypt so if you happen to visit Egypt and someone offered you some you better do or else you will not look so manly.

7.any animal head :

Considered a norm for many cultures but still bizarre for most people . they are very common in the middle east and are considered a  delicacy too . almost every bit of the head is consumed (toung , eyes , brains even the ears) . low income families find salvation in it as it’s cheap and considered a good source of protein. There are special restaurants that only serve the head named (masmat) in Egypt and (mkkadem) in Saudi Arabia  offering (sheep , goat , cow , buffalo) head cooked in different ways . its said that the head is full of nutrition like the brains are believed to boost intelligence .