That bag contains duck tongues 🦆
They’re a real food item, especially common in Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisine. The dark color and long, tapered shape with textured skin are typical of duck tongues that have been cleaned and prepared for cooking.
How are they eaten?
Duck tongues are usually:
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Boiled or braised with soy sauce, chili, garlic, and spices
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Deep-fried until crispy on the outside
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Stewed in spicy hot pot
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Served as a snack or appetizer, often chewy and rich in flavor
People eat them for their gelatinous, chewy texture, similar to chicken feet or gizzards. They’re not eaten like regular meat—most of the enjoyment comes from the skin and connective tissue rather than muscle.
If you’re not used to them, they can look shocking at first, but they’re considered a delicacy in many cultures.
