SNAKE SOUP

 The world is full of weird, wonderful things, weird is a bit judgemental until we realize how the tastes and food have changed over the years, they may be taboo or strange in some countries but they have actually become the diets for the peasants and the rich in other places on the globe.so, let us take a little trip around the world and explore some of the weirdest foods there is, but before we start you might want to pause and  find out how strong your stomach really is to these bizzer dishes

      SNAKE SOUP

I know, right when you think of a snake you are scared and you want to run, but imagine the opposite when you see it you want to grab it and take it home because of the delicious soup it makes! yes this is according to some people in China and some parts of Asia, where different snakes can be used and the soup made in accordance with the customers choice of snake, preferred snakes are the python and water snakes

       It is cooked for a period of 6 hours, the meat and bones are shredded and infused with ingredients like mushrooms, chopped ginger, lemongrass, herbs, and spices to flavor the broth, this tastes like chicken but a bit tougher, the soup is mainly consumed in winter

Medicinal value: it is known to cure arthritis, good for circulation and skin

other dishes include snakeskin casseroles, fried snake meat, fresh snake gallbladder soup

So there you have it! the next time you see a snake think snake soup!