For those who are not squeamish, balut is a ripe duck egg containing a one-week-old chick, boiled in water for 10 to 15 minutes and then served as it is. |
To neutralize the aftertaste of balut, the festival has halo-halo, a traditional, rich drink suitable for any occasion. |
Ms. Ponseca said that when she decided to serve balut at the restaurant, friends tried to talk her out of it. |
A true culinary adventurer cannot leave these islands without having tried balut. |