One of the most popular fast foods consumed all over the world is pizza.
With its crispy base, tangy tomato puree, flavoursome toppings and oozing cheese, pizza has become a sure shot favourite of many of us over the years.
Also, as pizza spread around the world, many local varieties of it came up with some very interesting toppings.
While some of them have the potential of making our mouth water, some bring in the feeling of absolute shock and surprise.
Here is a look at 7 of the strangest pizza toppings around the world.
1. Squid Pizza, Japan
Japan has a lot of interesting stores, restaurants, and tourist destinations. Moreover, it is definitely known for its really unique food. One thing you not likely to see around the world is squid pizza, which is super popular in Japan! In fact, squid is the most popular topping for pizza in Japan.
2. Kangaroo Pizza, Australia
The idea of consuming a cute and cuddly animal like kangaroo is not very pleasing to many people. However, it is not at all uncommon in Australia to do so. Kangaroo meat is served up at quite a few different restaurants around Australia, kangaroo pizza being one of the most interesting ways to try it.
3. Banana Curry Pizza, Sweden
There are a lot of different toppings that are popular when it comes to pizza in Sweden, but one of the most unusual ones is the banana curry pizza. This pizza is covered with ham, curry powder, cheese, and bananas slices. You are sure to find banana curry pizza under the “Ordinary” or “Classic” sections of the menu of various restaurants in Sweden.
4. Mockba Pizza, Russia
Named after the capital city of Russia, Mockba (Russian word for Moscow) pizza is a popular type of pizza that is commonly found in Russia. It is topped with sardines, tuna, mackerel, and salmon. It is also topped with onions and other garnishes and is typically served cold, unlike other pizzas that we eat hot.
5. Green Pea Pizza, Brazil
Plenty of countries put vegetables like onions, olives, bell peppers, and tomatoes on their pizza. But in Brazil, green peas are a popular pizza topping! The country is onto spreading a strange yet healthy pizza topping. Interestingly, when a man tried something similar in the United States, he was publicly shamed by the internet!
6. Cicadas Pizza, Missouri (U.S.)
Cicadas are large insects that emerge from the ground every 17 years or so and descend on East Coast and Midwestern states of U.S. But some foodies embrace the insect onslaught, using the high-protein, nutty flavored bugs in all sorts of dishes, from pizza to tacos to cookies and even a martini.
7. Pizza Berlusconi, Finland
Pizza Berlusconi features a rye crust smothered in smoked reindeer, cheese, red onion, and chanterelle mushrooms. The Finnish chain ‘Kotipizza’ serves the best kinds of this pizza and has branches in far off places such as Suzhou in China.
