I used to eat balut when I was younger because I was not aware that it was a developing duck that was inside. Until my cousin pointed out to me the beak, feathers, and other parts of a duck embryo, I swore not to eat it even though it tasted good to me. So from that day onwards, I have never eaten a balut. But the penoy, I like it especially when I eat it with vinegar that's a bit spicy and garlicky. But I do not really crave for it. I just eat it when it is available.