Another fermented dish but this time it is an egg which is eaten in China. It has several names but whatever its name it sure looks odd. Characterized by a strong smell and taste it is meant to be consumed in small quantities. It certainly is a food for the bravest of men and women of course.
In Thai and Lao, the common word for century egg translates to "horse urine egg," due to the distinctive urine-like odor of the delicacy. However, there are misconceptions about using horse urine to ferment the eggs. There was a controversy in China where some people used heavy metals to speed up the process of fermentation, so beware if you sometimes want to enjoy this delicacy.