STEWED BEANS: VIETNAM'S FAVE FAST FOOD

STEWED BEANS: VIETNAM'S FAVE FAST FOOD

NEW YORK (Wireless Flash) -- A popular Vietnamese treat could leave a sour taste in your mouth. "React" magazine has uncovered a list of revolting edibles - - including a Vietnamese version of ice cream that's basically stewed beans, crushed ice and a topping of avocado, lotus seeds and seaweed gelatin. Other stomach-churning snacks include... -- Garlic-fried grasshoppers which are served like popcorn in Thailand. -- Deep-fried Cambodian tarantulas, and the hairier the better. -- In Mexico, the natives enjoy grasshoppers wrapped in tortillas with chilies and guacamole. -- And, finally, when Hong Kong residents get a hankering for midnight grub, they often pick up a few fermented eggs at the local 7-11.