PHL officials try scorpion delicacy in China

Most people would give scorpions a wide berth, but in China they're served up as grilled delicacies on a stick.

In Beijing on Monday, Transportation Secretary Arturo Tugade and Public Works Undersecretary Karen Jimeno gamely had a few bites of the popular street food, with Jimeno sharing the experience on her Instagram:

 

Time to try the giant #Scorpion!!???? #streetfood #Beijing #China

A video posted by Karen Jimeno (@attykarenjimeno) on

Oct 17, 2016 at 9:06am PDT

 

You can call him the "Scorpion King". Dept of Transpo Sec Art Tugade eats #scorpion #streetfood in #Beijing #China.

A video posted by Karen Jimeno (@attykarenjimeno) on

Oct 17, 2016 at 8:16am PDT

Tugade was shown grimacing as he chewed on the arachnid treat, but Jimeno was able to smile through it.

The officials are accompanying President Rodrigo Duterte on his visit to China. — BM, GMA News