Screengrab from a video taken by vlogger Akash Chaudhary
Credit: Instagram/kaash_chaudhary
In pop culture, snakes have always been used as a means to drive fear into the hearts of people. Whether it is a horror or a thriller movie, these reptiles are synonymous with danger. However, this perception isn't accepted by all.
A vlogger named Akash Chaudhary was shocked to his core, when he saw a roadside stall in Indonesia serving cobra dishes.
According to a report by News18, Chaudhary who was touring the country stumbled upon a local stall in Jakarta which was preparing cobra meat dishes. Shocked and surprised, he took out his phone and started recording the preparation of such exotic meat.
In the video a man can be seen pulling a live cobra from a cage and making it into dishes which resemble pakodas, noodles, and momos.
Charging 2 lakh Indonesian Rupiah (roughly Rs 1,000) for a plate of Cobra meat, this dish is considered to be a delicacy in such parts. It is known for its numerous health benefits, including boosting immunity and improving one's skin.
This clip took internet by storm, with video gaining more than 40 lakh views. Chaudhary even made a quip saying, "I will go there and teach them to cook dal-rice!"
Many people in the comment section were shocked at what the food stall was serving, commenting that a 'cobra virus' might emerge from the place. Others were gobsmacked at what the stall was serving.