What country eats the most rats?

China is a big consumer of rat meat. It is commonly sold raw in Chinese meat markets, and can also be purchased cooked from various shops and street vendors. Some of the markets in China also offer live rats for sale.

Do they eat mice in Thailand?

Rat meat is considered by some people in South Vietnam, North-East India and Thailand to be a delicacy, and in recent times, its popularity has increased in both countries. It is also served as a street food in these countries. Rat kebab is also a dish in some Cantonese recipes.

Does rat taste good?

In fact, in some places around the world, rats are considered a delicious delicacy. The rat’s tail and feet are particularly appreciated for their taste, says Victor Benno Meyer-Rochow, at Oulu University, Finland, who interviewed several members of the Adi tribe for a recent study into rats as a food resource.

What countries eat rats?

Many people in tropical Asia would agree. Rats are a popular source of protein in this part of the world, particularly among Vietnamese farming communities in both the north and south—though you can also find rat on the menu in some urban areas, including Ho Chi Minh City. (See five Vietnamese dishes you must try.)

What does rat taste like?

Steamed rats are said to have a stronger taste, and bigger rats are thought to be simply better eating. “Foreigners who try rodent meat often say it tastes like chicken, but it is a dark meat and has a gamier taste than chicken. I equate the taste to that of rabbit,” Singleton says.

Can you eat rats in a survival situation?

If it’s a healthy domestic rat that doesn’t carry any diseases or have any parasites, it should be fine to eat it raw. Just be careful during butchering, as with any animal, so you don’t contaminate the meat with bacteria from the intestines, etc.

Can you eat pigeons?

Pigeons are widely eaten in many countries, including Britain and Ireland. Squab, which is just a young pigeon, is a staple on fancy French restaurant menus. It’s true, wild barn pigeons can live a long time and get tough, but your training pigeons will be young and tender.