Lent, that solemn season of sacrifice and self-reflection, brings with it some dietary dos and don’ts for Catholics. But when it comes to what’s on the menu, things can get downright bizarre. Forget fish sticks and tuna casseroles—Catholics around the world have been dipping into a culinary melting pot that would make any Lenten feast a tad more adventurous.

 

Five unusual foods eaten during Lent from around the world