In some parts of Asia, Eating rats has a long delivery, Especially in rural areas where rodents are a readily available source of protein. Most of the time, They are rats from paddy fields, who are considered 'clean' compared to urban rats and therefore suitable for cooking.

In countries such as Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, rat meat is used in various ways - baked, boiled or dried, often by filling in the usual rice -based diet and vegetables. Eating rats is mainly limited to poorer areas, where is a practical and affordable nutritional solution.