Spain is known for its culture, picturesque cities, music, artists, flamenco, and not to forget the amazingly delectable food! However, did you know that the Spaniards have a taste for the queer side of life too and you can find an assortment of weird dishes in this country! Take a look at the 10 weirdest Spanish Snacks and decide for yourself... 

1. Orxata de xufa-  
   It is a form of beverage, made from tigernuts, sugar and water. It is also pronounced as Horchata de chufa. This beverage is originally from Valencia, and the idea of making this was from the Muslims. Said to be a very tasty beverage.

    

2. Deep fried wormsGoing to a restaurant and asking for deep fried worms is common in Spain. Imagine that sight when the worms are put into the pan to get fried.

    

3. Bull testicles- Popular form of snack served in Spain, and enjoyed by the locals. They are prepared by frying, and are served with sauce. This delicacy is often served as an appetizer.

    

4. Angulas- It means baby eels. They are prepared by deep frying method. Served as a snack, eating eels is weird, but it gets weirder eating baby eels.

    

5. Rooster combs- It can’t get any weirder than this. I believe all of you must have seen a rooster in your lifetime, imagine eating the top red part over the rooster’s head. It is said to be tasty.

    

6. Cochinillo asado- Also known as Suckling pig, these little piglets are separated from their mothers, in their milk drinking period, that is between 2-6 weeks. They are then slaughtered, and roasted.

    

7. Snails- Well if the Spanish can eat fried worms, then why not snails. Grilled on a gril and served as a snack.

    

8. Morcilla- Spanish also have their own version of “black pudding”. Prepared by cooking pig meat, fat and blood together along with onions and pepper. Sometimes they also add sugar to this dish.

    

9. Oreja de Cerdo – Also known as Pig’s ear. How can someone eat ears, especially pig’s ears. Can’t get any weirder than this. Served in Spanish bars, prepared on a grill.

    

10. Goose barnacle- Widely known as Parcebes in Spain. Is considered to be a very expensive delicacy. What makes this dish so expensive and in demand? Here is the kicker, they look like mutilated crab claws from the outside.
     

So, this is my list of weird Spanish snacks. If you are aware of any Spanish snacks that are weirder than these then please do share them with me.

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