The embryo, though visually striking, 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 ...

The balut is usually boiled between 20 and 30 minutes, or until it is fully cooked. Once it is fully cooked, it is enjoyed by cracking the wide end of the egg, making a hole, and sprinkling in salt.

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 ...