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Ika Tokkuri
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Ika Tokkuri

A squid's body becomes an edible sake decanter.
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Square Watermelons
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Square Watermelons

They grow in boxes and can cost more than $100.
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Wasabi Ice Cream
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Wasabi Ice Cream

The cure and cause of a burning tongue.
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Nagashi Somen
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Nagashi Somen

Catch these floating noodles before they flow by.
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Sea Grapes
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Sea Grapes

This "green caviar" is vegetarian friendly.
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Buddha's Hand
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Buddha's Hand

Smells like lavender, tastes like lemon rind, looks like a gnarled claw fresh from your nightmares. 
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Maple Leaf Tempura
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Maple Leaf Tempura

Why not fry a year-old leaf?
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Maguey Worm
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Maguey Worm

This protein-rich legacy of the Aztecs makes for a savory taco filling.
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Raicilla
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Raicilla

Meet tequila's fruity, fragrant relative.
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Tepache
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Tepache

This fizzy, tropical drink has ancient roots in Mexico.
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Escamoles
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Escamoles

The eggs of "the farty ant" have earned a reputation as the caviar of the desert.
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Jumiles
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Jumiles

These Mexican bugs taste like cinnamon and alleviate arthritis pain.
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Feria del Alfeñique
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Feria del Alfeñique

The most beautiful, striking sugar skulls can be found at this annual fair in Toluca, Mexico.
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Pacaya
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Pacaya

These palm flower clusters resemble tentacles of baby corn.
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Sonoran Hot Dog
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Sonoran Hot Dog

This beloved piece of Mexican-American fusion coats a bacon-wrapped dog in beans, mayo, and jalapeño salsa.
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Chapulines
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Chapulines

Deep-fried grasshoppers make a tangy, crispy taco filling.
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Root Beer Plant
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Root Beer Plant

These sacred leaves taste like peppery soda.
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Huitlacoche
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Huitlacoche

The Mexican fungal delicacy that makes corn taste like a mushroom.
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Toloache
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Toloache

The Mesoamerican plant is used as a hallucinogen, medicine, and aphrodisiac.
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Caldo de Piedra
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Caldo de Piedra

On the riverbanks of Oaxaca, cooks make “stone soup” with hot rocks and fresh fish.
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Chocolate Daisy
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Chocolate Daisy

This wildflower releases a cocoa fragrance each morning.
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Molinillo
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Molinillo

Twist your way to hot chocolate perfection with this wooden whisk.
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Tejate
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Tejate

Oaxaca's favorite morning beverage is an ancient blend of cacao, corn flour, and water.
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3-D Jelly Cakes
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3-D Jelly Cakes

These clear cakes house intricate scenes of fish, flowers, and more.
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