Balut (food)

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Balut ( bə-LOOT, BAH-loot; also spelled as balot) is a fertilized developing egg embryo that is boiled or steamed and eaten from the shell. It is commonly sold as street food in Southeast Asia, most notably in the Philippines, Cambodia (Khmer: ពងទាកូន, romanized: paung tea kaun), and Vietnam (Vietnamese: trứng vịt lộn, hột vịt lộn), and also occasionally in Thailand (Thai: ไข่ข้าว, romanized: khai khao). Balut is often seasoned with salt and vinegar. The length of incubation before the egg is cooked is a matter of local preference, but generally ranges from two to three weeks. Balut can cause vomiting if not cooked correctly.

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