Traveling the World with Street Food Recipes to Make at Home

“Socca is a traditional dish from Nice, France, and as with many traditional dishes, there are a dozen different ways you can make it. However you make it, the recipe itself is nearly universal. It is equal parts chickpea flour and water, mixed with a tablespoon or so of olive oil and a pinch of salt. You can use more water to make a thinner crêpe-like socca or less water to make it thicker. You can also add minced herbs or a few pinches of spices to the batter for some extra pizzazz.”

“This Thai Grilled Chicken is a classic example of staying on the authentic side of the “line”. Even throughout Thailand, there are so many variations of Gai Yang. Different from region to region, restaurants to street food vendors to home-style versions. But there are two key ingredients that make this authentic Thai – lemongrass and fish sauce. Omit either of these, and you can’t call it ‘real’!”

"Think pizza crossed with Middle-Eastern spices and you’ve got James Martin’s lamb flatbread recipe."

Penang Fried Flat Noodles (Char Kuey Teow) - step-by-step recipe guide for this famous Penang hawker food. The best Char Kuey Teow recipe on the web.

"A Hong Kong street food favorite is taking over the U.S., but this time—it’s stuffed with ice cream."

"Laksa is spicy, fragrant noodle soup found across Southeast Asia. Our recipe doesn't shy away from strong, authentic flavors while also being easy to make."

“As I’m sure you’ve heard, Kogi is the hottest thing to hit the streets of Los Angeles (literally!), smashing standard taco truck fare with the zing and spice of Korean flavors.”

“Empanadas are a flaky rough pastry filled with any of the usual street food fillings and fried or baked until puffed up and crispy. They are utterly scrumptious; start preparing them when you get peckish mid-morning and they will be ready on your plates by lunch.”

"Authentic Carne Asada is all about the marinade and giving the meat time to soak in all the flavors. The fresh cilantro-garlic-lime marinade will become your go-to for Flank Steak. We use this recipe to make the best Carne Asada Mexican Street Tacos!"

“Street food is one of the great things about living in Thailand, and this Moo Ping (grilled pork) is a favorite afternoon snack treat.  Small pieces of marinated pork collar are threaded onto wooden skewers and then grilled so that they get a nice char, but remain juicy and moist.”

These are Indian vegetable patties, spiced and fried until golden and crispy. They can be made with virtually any vegetable, so use this pakora recipe as a springboard to do your own variations.

Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern “fast food” made of a mixture of chickpeas (or fava beans), fresh herbs, and spices that are formed into a small patties or balls.  It’s thought that falafel originated in Egypt as Coptic Christians looked for a hearty replacement for meat during long seasons of fasting or lent.  It has also become a popular vegan food in Egypt and throughout the Middle East.

Popularly known as “elotes,” this grilled corn is a favorite street food in Mexico.

“Recreate one of Japan’s favourite street food dishes. Full of flavour, chicken is covered in breadcrumbs, fried, served with salty cabbage and a drizzle of tonkatsu sauce and placed on a bed of soft and sticky white rice. Seriously yum.”

"It’s more than just another “Chicken and Waffles” kind of sandwich. The secret is in its batter. But you’ll just have to try it before you can understand its genius."