well the masterpieces of the loof don't compare to the simple pleasures of a kebab when you're
traveling street food is the perfect way to try a country's traditional dishes on the cheap so here
are 10 amazing street foods that can be bought for under one dollar a dollar i've never seen a
dollar nobody's got a dollar let us see the dollar pad thai thailand i'm a customer try the pad thai
pad thai is the ideal street food because you can get an entire meal for an insanely low price it'll
keep you full for hours and you'll still have money to spend on whatever souvenirs may catch
your fancy in case you're unfamiliar with the dish it's essentially a noodle stir-fry containing meat
vegetables and obviously noodles the noodles used are usually rice noodles which became popular in
thailand during world war ii after a rice shortage despite what the name implies this dish might not
even be native to thailand but that doesn't mean that they don't make a mean pad thai a good artist
copies a grey artist stills odds are that this food item drew inspiration from the traditional
chinese noodle stir fry and that the recipe was tweaked to make it fall in line with the flavors
typically associated with thailand the noodles are stir fried in egg and flavored with things
like shallots red chili pepper and chopped roasted peanuts you'll be given the option to
add condiments such as vegetables bean sprouts or lime if you want to that's what's great about many
of the foods on this list they can be tailored to suit your own personal tastes which allows you to
get the maximum level of enjoyment as a general rule you really can't go wrong with noodles
so don't miss out on this delicious experience you've gotta live life while you can bow buns
china hi i'm bun bun hey they may be cheap they may be small but they contain a whole lot of
flavor and a whole lot of history legend has it that bao buns or bowser were created in china
by a great military leader in the 3rd century a.d the fact that they've stood the test of
time is truly a testament to how amazing they are these delicious buns are very similar to steamed
dumplings except the outside has a more bread-like consistency the soft puffy bun is filled with
sweet and savory fillings often including some kind of meat upon trying these it's pretty much
a guarantee that it'll be love at first bite we fell in love when we first met on a trolley while
bow buns are fantastic on their own you can also opt to dunk them in one of the available dipping
sauces such as vinegar or soy sauce if you're feeling ambitious you can try a variety of sauces
as well as eating them as is just find the way you like them best when in china be sure to try
some of their authentic dishes and since they're so cheap easily found and have a rich history bow
buns are a great place to start well every journey has to start somewhere doubles trinidad and tovago
make it a double make it a triple when in this caribbean twin island country make it a priority
to get your hands on their world famous doubles you won't have to look too hard to find them since
they're pretty much the most common street food on the island doubles are made with two pieces of
fried flatbread called baras the barras are filled with a chickpea curry which is referred to as
curry chana if you want you can eat doubles as it's served or you can experiment with toppings
of which there's a huge variety so don't be afraid to get creative popular toppings include mango
tamarind cucumber and pepper sauce a word of warning doubles might be street food but
eating them on the go and out of your hands is a rather messy experience to say the least
it's not their experience that matters be sure to load up on napkins before digging in
it might not be the prettiest meal out there but don't let its appearance deter you it's
more than worth the mess if you're a fan of indian food you'll find this food item to be a
fresh twist on your old favorites making it a must try interestingly enough this dish only originated
in the 1930s making it a pretty recent creation it's such a staple dish in trinidad and tobago
that no visit there is complete without it don't worry we'll be ready for it hello hollow
philippines oh yes it's halo night let me just dry my tootsies if you want a description of this food
item in a nutshell look no further than its name halo halo translates directly to mix mix which
relates to the fact that this dessert is made up of an assortment of ingredients that you need to
mix mix for optimal enjoyment the recipe varies from place to place but regardless
of where you purchase it you're going to want to post pictures of your hallo hallow on all
your social media platforms it's usually one of the prettiest foods you will ever lay eyes on
the only problem is that it may make regular ice cream seem boring from that point on too
how are you supposed to appreciate plain old vanilla ice cream after you've seen
this extravagant arrangement halo halo contains ice cream and shaved ice with evaporated milk
poured over it and when it comes to toppings the possibilities are endless it can include
puffed rice tapioca pearls fresh fruit sweet potato sweetened beans the list goes on and on
this dish is made so aesthetically pleasing thanks to the beautiful colors of the ingredients
this is the perfect dessert because it's so light and refreshing and it will give you the boost you
need to get through the rest of your busy day oh my suddenly i'm full of energy me vietnam you're
just finishing up my bon meat that's what tech people call sandwiches we owe a lot to baguettes
other than being delicious they actually led to the creation of bon meat one of the most delicious
and cheapest street foods out there in the 19th century vietnam was occupied by france which meant
that there was a significant french cultural influence especially when it came to food the
gets quickly gained popularity in vietnam making frequent appearances at dinner tables across the
country the result of a fusion between french and vietnamese cuisine the ban me came to be in the
mid 20th century utilizing the vietnamese twist on the french baguette as the bread bonnie is
a sandwich loaded with meat and vegetables sounds familiar popular fillings include grilled chicken
pork belly vietnamese sausage as protein cilantro cucumber or pickled carrots as vegetables
and mayonnaise or spicy chili sauce as condiments with so many possible combinations you could eat
on me for days on end without ever repeating the same meal that makes these sandwiches
perfect if you enjoy trying new things and experimenting with funky combinations fun me
is actually pretty popular worldwide especially in places with large vietnamese communities
but like anything else eating it in its country of origin is always the optimal experience it just
feels so right pastel de nata portugal i really might go to south america that says portugal
that's right this is a list of street foods you can purchase for one dollar or less
but most people would gladly pay an arm and a leg to get their hands on a pastel de nada
a mouth-watering portuguese egg tart in terms of ingredients they're mainly made of the usual baked
goods ingredients eggs butter and sugar they often have a light dusting of cinnamon on top which is
really just the perfect touch their crusts are wonderfully flaky and the filling is so creamy
good luck trying to eat just one to make things even better they're considered a snack
meaning that it's acceptable to eat them at any time of day so anytime you want to have it
you can have it pastel de nata have a very interesting origin story in the 19th century monks
in lisbon used egg whites to starch their clothes and instead of simply throwing away the yolks they
didn't use they decided to use them to make tarts at this time religious institutions in portugal
were no longer receiving funding so in order to try and save their monastery they began to
sell their pastries as valiant as they were their efforts were not enough and the monastery closed
down ultimately a local sugar refinery bought the pastel denata recipe from the monks and began
making it themselves today pastels de naota can be bought all over the country anywhere anytime baby
falafel middle east instead of telling ted you love him you said falafel this vegetarian
street food has had a massive rise in popularity worldwide but to experience a truly authentic
falafel the middle east is the place to go there's no definitive answer as to where exactly this food
item originated with many places claiming to be the originators and naming it their national dish
you should take the fact that these countries are fighting over the falafel as a sign of
how incredible it is ridiculously cheap and ridiculously tasty falafels can be served in
pita wraps or on a plate along with vegetables and rice the principal ingredient is chickpeas
which are ground up and mixed with several different seasonings including coriander paprika
cumin onion raw garlic and fresh parsley how many spices did you put in this all of them
it is next shaped into either a bite-sized ball or a hard to your patty and then fried
thanks to their high protein content you won't go hungry when snacking on falafels for this reason
many vegetarians actually use it as a substitute for meat including it on salads and in burgers a
fun fact about the falafel is that it became so popular that mcdonald's locations in egypt
actually began selling their own take on the food item the mick falafel unfortunately this is no
longer available but you're probably better off sticking with the street vendors anyway
sometimes the old ways are best kimbap south korea this is the best korean food i've ever had
if you're a fan of sushi you'll adore kimbap it's a very similar food item except its origins
are korean not japanese it's prepared in a similar fashion but with kimbap the meat is cooked not raw
naturally many of the other ingredients involved differ as well but the general idea is the same
during preparation a sheet of nori seaweed is topped with a layer of rice followed by a variety
of different fillings there's usually some form of vegetables included such as carrots spinach or
cucumber sometimes the vegetables are pickled like kimchi a very popular korean food made
by pickling cabbage you know i've never eaten korean food but thank you for the information
in terms of protein bulgogi squid crab and tuna are quite common but eggs can often be used as
well don't worry if you don't eat meat because most places will also have vegetarian options
finally the whole thing is rolled up and sliced into bite-sized pieces this makes it a great snack
to pick up on a busy day of sightseeing because you can easily eat it on the go
kimbap is a great side at dinner especially if your main course has a bit of heat to it
as it helps to cut the spice however these are still amazing on their own south korea has so much
great food to offer and this is a fantastic place to start especially if you're trying to travel on
a budget oh that's perfect that's perfect shawarma the middle east have you ever tried shawarma
i don't know what it is but i want to try it in an iconic line from marvel's 2012 film
avengers robert downey jr's character iron man voices his craving for shawarma in the film's
closing shot viewers see him along with the rest of the avengers enjoying the middle eastern dish
anyone who's eaten shawarma can testify to the character's good taste the meat typically lamb
chicken or beef is cooked on a vertical spit off of which it's sliced when the time comes for the
meal to be prepared shawarma can be enjoyed on a plate or wrapped in a pita whichever way you
choose to consume this dish it'll be loaded with tasty ingredients fat and juicy alongside the meat
you'll likely find cucumbers and tomatoes pickled root vegetables and taboola a veggie salad mainly
made of thinly sliced parsley what really makes shawarma great however are the sauces
there's hummus of course a widely loved chickpea based spread as well as a garlic sauce and if you
want to step out of your comfort zone you can try amba a mango pickle condiment that adds a
delightful tang if you get a plate the meat and vegetables are typically served on a bed of rice
while if you opt for a wrap the pita will be grilled so that it's perfectly crisp making
it the perfect street food it's hard making something perfect but it's worth it tacos mexico
there's really nothing quite like authentic mexican food so while vacationing there be
sure to take full advantage of all the amazing cuisine at your fingertips speaking of fingertips
tacos make for a fantastic street food because they require no utensils to eat we're all about
finger food here the base of any taco is the shell made of either a corn or wheat tortilla
and filled with whichever meat you prefer from pork chicken beef or even seafood you can also
opt for a vegetable only filling then you garnish it with whatever topping you please
what do you decide what do you choose there's guacamole avocado lettuce onions salsa cilantro
and so much more just don't go crazy you don't want to overload your taco that's just asking for
disaster you won't believe the number of varieties of tacos that exist there are several traditional
versions as well as many non-traditional versions fun fact hard shell tacos fall under the latter
category if it's not soft shell it's not authentic but authentic or not as long as you like the
fillings it doesn't really matter which kind of taco you're getting it's just one of those foods
that's amazing and all its forms this is a win-win situation stay for seconds and tap or click
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