Foods awesome Has Tried

The guinea pig is both food and pet in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

In the city of Potosí, a steamy soup bubbles from the heat of volcanic rocks.

In Bolivia, this bull penis soup is considered an aphrodisiac and hangover cure.

A key step in the Andean technique of freeze-drying potatoes is stomping on them.

A sweet, warm cocktail to chase away the chill of Andean nights.

The Colombian government declared war on this once-ubiquitous drink.

The sweet potato donuts are an integral part of the Afro-Peruvian community.

This butterscotch-flavored fruit has a way with desserts.

Peru's strikingly beautiful mashed potato casserole.

The Ecuadorian cure for a hangover is beef tripe stew.

A fruit so foul, shamans use it to scare evil spirits.

Pulling gobs of this handmade taffy yields strong arms and a sweet reward.

This tangy fruit flavors everything from ice cream to cocktails.

The signature dish of “the Crazy Woman” and the city of Granada.

This curry celebrates Japan's maritime history.

This spiced jerky is a beloved snack in South Africa.

The spiky, fruit cup-flavored orb made an appearance on “Star Trek.”

Vendors fill these crispy pancakes with as many meats, sweets, or vegetables as their imaginations allow.

These sweetened, dyed baobab seeds will leave your tongue red and tingling with flavor.

The Rwandan condiment is so spicy, it's served with eyedroppers.

The Ugandan dish is so delicious, watching it roast is its own show.

Say “roll eggs” super fast in Uganda and you'll receive something far tastier than a luxury watch.

This grasshopper snack is crispy like fried chicken.

Sri Lanka's crispy, bowl-shaped pancake comes with an egg at the bottom.