They are eating "vampires" in Chad!!! Actually, it's fried blood...

Hungry people in the central African nation of Chad have raised an old culinary fad from the dead - to get their fangs stuck into fried blood.

"Vampire", as it is jokingly dubbed, is a traditional dish making a comeback amid a global surge in food prices that has left meat too expensive for many. 

Meat is often only eaten on special occasions such as religious holidays. 

Nutritionists say "vampire" is actually an excellent alternative to goat and sheep, especially for children. More...

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