Asia is known and loved worldwide for its vast array of delicious food. The continent is a treasure trove of Currys, noodles, sushi, exotic fruits, and so much more. But along with the wonderful, Asia has its fair share of the weird.

Even if you don't think of yourself as a picky eater, this list of weird food snapped by tourists in Southeast Asia is bound to make your stomach church a little. From bugs and insects to snakes and unusual body parts, the markets and street food of Southeast Asia never fail to impress adventurous tourists. While some of the items are just about conceivable, others have to be seen to be believed. Would you be brave enough to eat any of these 15 weird food items?

15 Arachnophobes, Look Away Now

For most tourists, tarantulas are just as freaky deep-fried as they are alive. However, many Asian markets are brimming with this tasty treat, which often comes covered in soy sauce. The legs can be a bit crunchy, but thankfully the hairs fall off during cooking.

14 Ant Egg Soup - Let's Hope They Don't Hatch While You're Eating

This seasonal soup from Laos is known locally as Gaeng Kai Mot Daeng. In case you're wondering, the ants in question are weaver ants, a good source of protein. Both the eggs and pupae of the ants are used in this dish, which is said to burst in the eater's mouth like caviar.

13 A New Twist On Fried Chicken...Including The Feet

Chicken feet are made up of skin and tendons, giving them a fatty texture that's completely different from standard chicken meat. They are so commonplace in Asia that they can be found as finger food in bars as well as in vacuum-sealed packages in the supermarket.

12 Crispy Creepy Crawlies Are A Local Market Staple

Would you prefer locusts, silkworms, water beetles, or ants? You can take your pick of a whole array of bugs and insects at many food markets in Southeast Asia. Locals like to cover the bugs in lots of spices, sauces, and juices, making them an ideal tasty snack.

11 It's Not Just The French Who Eat Frog Legs

It takes a while, but if you look long enough you can make out the distinctive shapes of frog legs and frog bellies on the plate above. Frogs are a popular Asian food that comes in a variety of dishes: frog curry, sauteed frog, BBQ frog, and even frog porridge.

10 Don't Forget Your Greens - And Your Grasshoppers

One tourist has described grasshoppers as "the insect version of popcorn." They are crispy, crunchy, and covered in spices and seasoning. Grasshoppers are a regular food item at Asian markets and are the most widely eaten insect in the world, according to Food Navigator USA.

9 Spice Up Your Rice With Some Firey Red Ants

While it may be your idea of a camping nightmare, these ants are supposed to be in the rice. This traveler turned up the heat on his Cambodian meal with the addition of some spicy red ants. They supposedly taste like lemon juice.

8 Eggs Aren't So Weird, Except That They're Pink And 100 Years Old

Okay, so the eggs aren't actually a century old, but they are left to soak for up to five months, far longer than your average egg. These "century-eggs" date back hundreds of years and originate from China. They remain a comfort food throughout much of Asia today.

7 Anyone For A Scorpion On A Skewer?

Most people try to run away from scorpions, not deliberately send them down their throat. Apparently these fried scorpions don't taste like much, but they make for an impressive crunch. And watch out for the claws - they're still sharp and can cut your mouth. But other than that, they sound great.

6 A Hearty Meal Of Snake Kebabs

Admit it, you're a bit freaked out. Something about the way the snake is threaded back and forth just makes this weird Asian meal seem a little too alive. Apparently there's enough meat on each snake for a whole meal. That's if you can keep it all down.

5 Wash Your Snake Kebab Down With Some Snake Wine

What better to wash down that meaty snake kebab than a good swig of snake wine? This traditional Asian drink is thought to have medicinal properties, but even locals don't often go for it. It's made by combining venomous snakes with rice wine and traditional herbs and spices. Not for the faint of heart.

4 "Giant" Water Beetles In Laos

The word giant is no exaggeration here. These bugs are about the size of the average palm, and unlike most other fried insects, they are moist and gooey rather than crisp and crunchy. They also require a lot of chewing in order to swallow.

3 An Asian Delicacy - Fertilized Duck Eggs

Most tourists would definitely find this one a big no-no. The duck eggs, known as balut, are incubated for two to three weeks before being boiled and eaten directly from the shell. What makes this one so weird is not just the egg itself, but also the mental block many people have with eating baby ducks.

2 Forget Worms And Dirt, How About Worms And Rice?

Think of what you imagine eating a worm to be like, and you're probably not far off. According to one tourist, the worm he ate in Southeast Asia had a very unpleasant taste and was still gooey on the inside. Something similar to the fruity "Gushers" snack.

1 Can You Tell What It Is Yet? Yep, A Chargrilled Rat

Rats are so much more than just street vermin in Vietnam. They are a regular staple and are sometimes even eaten at weddings. In the Philippines, you can buy tinned rat meat at the supermarket. The tasty rodent can be eaten in stews and soups or grilled on the BBQ.