Travel writers and chefs reveal their favorite hangover foods from around the world, from the decadent to the bizarre. Which one would YOU try?

The idea of ​​being hungover abroad without the comforts of home can give you a chill.

But rest assured, you're never far from a hangover cure.

It might just be an acquired taste, as we discovered when we contacted travel experts and chefs around the world to discover what foods they turn to when they have a hairy tongue and are feeling shady from eating too much of it. good.

Their responses ranged from seductive to decadent to theoretically nauseating – yet apparently effective. So which one would you try?

Taiwan – Ti hoeh koe (pig blood cake)

Travel author and founder of Taiwan obsessedNick Kembel, is evangelical about Taiwanese street food's ability to shake off a rough head.

He told MailOnline Travel: 'A must-try is the Taiwanese pig's blood cake, a symbolic street food sold fresh all morning. The deep crimson color may put some off, but iron-rich pig blood works wonders, reinvigorating hangover systems in one hearty slice.”

Pig's blood cake is made by mixing pig's blood with steamed glutinous rice, creating a chewy, semi-gelatinous texture, which is then rolled in peanut dust and spices and served on a stick. Nick said, “It may sound scary, but it tastes like medicine.”

Mexico – Menudo (tripe stew)

There's a certain hype in Mexico about tripe as a hangover cure, according to Shelley Marmor, travel expert and founder of Travel secrets of Tulum.

She told MailOnline Travel: 'The traditional tripe stew is considered a powerful hangover elixir. The peppery broth and tender tripe are comforting and strengthening.”

England – prairie oyster

There's a plethora of impressive English options: the bacon sarnie, beans on toast, the full try-up. But instead we refer to Nigella Lawson, who loves a traditional prairie oyster.

The English TV chef said: 'My hangover remedy is the 'prairie oyster', which consists of an egg yolk, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, cognac and vinegar.

“You have to swallow it all at once.”

A slightly less potent version of this hangover cure was also famously favored by PG Wodehouse character Jeeves – it consisted of Worcestershire sauce, raw egg and red pepper.

Australia – Vegemite on toast

In 2018, medical nutritionist Dr. Sarah Brewer ranked the best hangover dishes in the world. Her number one? The Australian classic, Vegemite on toast.

“Australian Vegemite on toast tops our list for the best hangover remedies, proving that the simpler the better,” she said.

'Vegemite is full of salt and B vitamins; substances that need to be replenished because they are quickly used up when the body processes alcohol.'

You'll also get a good dose of calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and selenium, which are known to help keep skin and eyes healthy.

Spread it in cheese and you'll also replenish your proteins and fats.

North Carolina, America – biscuits and gravy

Sarah Murphy, creator of the North Carolina Travel Blog Discover more NCraving about their local remedy, MailOnline Travel tells us: 'As any local will tell you, there's nothing quite like a biscuit from Bojangles [a Southeastern American chain restaurant] – whether it's their signature buttermilk biscuit or a savory filet biscuit sandwich.”

According to Sarah, biscuits and gravy — soft dough biscuits covered in white gravy, made from the drippings of cooked pork sausage — are “quintessential Southern comfort food that just feels good.”

Korea – Haejang-Guk (hangover soup)

Judy Joo, founder of a Korean restaurant Seoul foodsaid, 'In Korea our dog hair is a little different, we actually have a soup specifically for hangovers!

'It's called Haejang-Guk and means 'hangover soup'. It usually consists of dried Chinese cabbage, vegetables and meat in a hearty beef broth.'

Italy – spaghetti aglio olio pepperoncino

The Italian miracle cure for the morning jitter is pasty delicious.

Matteo Delnevo, founder of the Italian food company Delnevos, told MailOnline Travel: 'I'm from Italy and when I feel vulnerable there is only one thing to do: a bowl of spaghetti aglio olio pepperoncino. It's a comforting and hearty dish made from al dente spaghetti, tossed with a creamy sauce infused with garlic, Parmesan cheese and a hint of black pepper.”

Jersey – Shucked oysters and Guinness

Hugo Brown, assistant travel editor of The Mail, cites a particularly effective dish he ate in Jersey: freshly shucked oysters, eaten on the beach and washed down with a pint of Guinness.

Nauseating or curative? He emphasizes the latter (and emphasizes that the meal does not occur regularly).

Spain – Tortilla de Patata (Spanish omelette)

Lucia Polla, founder of Viva La Vita, is a Spanish travel expert. She told MailOnline Travel: 'We Spaniards certainly know a thing or two about curing hangovers after a long night of fun!

'A classic dish that never fails is tortilla de patata, also called Spanish omelette. This hearty potato and egg breakfast is a favorite here for good reason. The combination of fluffy eggs, sliced ​​potatoes, onions and olive oil gives you just what you need to feel human again… as comforting as a hug from your grandma.”

In Spain it is considered a delicacy if the eggs are undercooked: the runnier the better. As a result, Madrid is experiencing a surge in salmonella cases linked to raw eggs in tortillas, so eat under advice or the hangover may mutate.

Thailand – khao dtom (Thai rice soup)

Andy Oliver, co-founder of Thai Restaurants so boring And Kolalikes to relieve stress after drinking with traditional Thai food.

He said: 'I'm a big fan of Thai rice soup or khao dtom when I'm feeling a little worse for wear.

“It's basically boiled rice, simmered in a light broth, seasoned with soy and white pepper, and then decorated with all sorts of yummy things like fried garlic, roasted chili powder, chopped scallions, ginger.”

Japan – miso soup with mussels, ochazuke and pickled plums of umeboshi

Wayne Kask, travel blog creator Always on the coasthas traveled extensively through Japan.

Instead of something fried or cheese-filled, he says, they turn to “bland but nutritious foods” like mussel miso soup, ochazuke – rice topped with stock and seaweed or fish – or umeboshi-pickled plums, Wayne told MailOnline . are 'rich in digestion-promoting enzymes and compounds'.

Portugal – Francesinha

The francesinha – unique to Porto, Portugal – is the ultimate hangover toastie.

It is made by filling bread with pork, smoked sausage and bacon and finishing it with a medium-rare steak. More bread and then melted cheese are added before it is finally drowned in a melted, spiced tomato-and-beer sauce and served with fries.

The francesinha was endorsed by the late, great Anthony Bourdain, who said: “Meat, cheese, fat and bread. It is the immortal combination.'

It begs the question of whether curing a hangover is worth causing cardiac arrest.