What is a balut?
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What is a balut?
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A balut is a developing fertilized egg embryo (typically from a duck) eaten right from the shell after a 14 to 21-day incubation period.  It is usually cooked by boiling or steaming and is a popular street food found in South China and Southeast Asian countries such as the Philippines, Cambodia, and Vietnam.  

Balut was introduced by the Chinese to the Philippines in 1565 and has been a part of their culture since that time. It is an inexpensive and good source of protein and calcium.


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A balut is a developing fertilized egg embryo (typically from a duck) eaten right from the shell after a 14 to 21-day incubation period.  It is usually cooked by boiling or steaming and is a popular street food found in South China and Southeast Asian countries such as the Philippines, Cambodia, and Vietnam.  

Balut was introduced by the Chinese to the Philippines in 1565 and has been a part of their culture since that time. It is an inexpensive and good source of protein and calcium.

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