We went to Maharlika in New York City to try Balut—a hard-boiled egg with a developing duck inside. Balut is a common street food in the Philippines. The waiter at Maharlika told us that this ...

Most people's introduction to balut, or fertilized duck egg ... To be clear, the practice of eating boiled fertilized duck eggs isn't limited to the Philippines. With duck farming being a huge ...

offers a rich texture and a taste that combines the best of both egg and duck. The consumption of balut has sparked debates internationally, especially in countries where the idea of eating an ...

It's called balut, and it's basically a hard-boiled egg with a partially formed duck fetus inside. We learned how to properly eat a balut from Maharlika owner Nicole Ponseca, and then took some ...