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 ...

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 ...

To cook balut, traditionally eggs are left out in the sun ... that it would be deemed illegal to eat them. While there are foods that are illegal, or largely banned, in the United States, such ...