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    Cooking Gorgeous » MSN Posts

    10 Street Food Recipes You Can Make at Home

    Published: Apr 23, 2024 by Ayla Clulee · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Try these 10 delicious street food recipes you can make at home for a Friday night the whole family will love.

    These recipes are from all around the world, are simple to recreate in your kitchen and promise to bring excitement and flavor to any midweek meal.

    Chicken Shawarma

    shawarma wrap cut in 2
    Ayla Clulee

    This easy recipe for Homemade Lebanese Chicken Shawarma is perfect for you if you want to bring the authentic taste of this Middle Eastern street food to your home.

    It is packed with exotic flavors, extremely easy to make with a few simple ingredients, and ready in just 20 minutes!

    To learn more: Easy Homemade Lebanese Chicken Shawarma

    Turkish Boyoz Pastry

    Ayla Clulee

    Boyoz pastry is a traditional Turkish street food that is made from a simple dough that consists of flour, water, and sometimes a touch of olive oil.

    The dough is then left to rest, allowing it to develop its characteristic crispy and flaky texture.

    The unique texture and flavor of Boyoz set it apart from other pastries. 

    To learn more: Turkish Boyoz Pastry Recipe

    Thai Chicken Satay

    thai chicken satay is served with salad and peanut sauce
    Ayla Clulee

    Thai Chicken Satay (or Sate) is marinated and grilled spicy chicken skewers that are served with a creamy and rich peanut sauce. 

    These Thai Chicken Satay skewers are extremely easy to make and are perfect for entertaining. 

    You can marinate the chicken pieces up to 24 hours in advance, and grill or bake them just before serving.

    To learn more: Thai Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

    Turkish Baked Potatoes - Kumpir

    kumpir topped with various fillings
    Ayla Clulee

    Kumpir is a Turkish Style Baked Potato filled with a delicious pile of toppings such as cheese, olives, salads, and dill pickles.

    This Turkish street food is highly popular throughout Turkey and is very easy to make at home with a few simple ingredients.

    To learn more: Kumpir - Turkish Baked Potato

    Tantuni

    Ayla Clulee

    Tantuni is an iconic Turkish street food made with lightly seasoned small cubes of beef stir-fried in a special pan. 

    This traditional dish is typically served wrapped in lavash bread together with chopped onions, tomatoes, sumac, and parsley. 

    Originating from Mersin city of Turkey, this delicious Tantuni kebab wrap is full of Mediterranean flavors you will love!

    To learn more: Tantuni

    Vegan Delight Lebanese Falafel

    falafel served in a pita bread with salad and tahini sauce
    Ayla Clulee

    This Authentic Homemade Lebanese Falafel Recipe is perfect for you if you want to learn how to make perfectly crisp and extremely flavourful falafels. 

    Whether you serve them stuffed in warm Greek Pita Bread or along with a bowl of refreshing Lebanese Fattoush Salad, this iconic street food will be a family favorite!

    To learn more: Authentic Homemade Lebanese Falafel Recipe

    Make it in an air fryer: Vegan Air Fryer Falafel Recipe

    Thai Fish Cakes

    thai fish cakes are fried and served with a bowl of chili sauce and salad
    Ayla Clulee

    Thai Fish Cakes (or Tod Mun Pla) are a popular street food/appetizer that pairs perfectly with Thai Style Tomato Chili Jam and a bowl of Spicy Thai Mango Salad. 

    They are packed with traditional Thai flavors such as Thai red curry paste, fish sauce, fresh lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves, chilies, and coriander leaves.

    To learn more: Thai Fish Cakes - Tod Mun Pla

    Turkish Sesame Bagels - Simit

    Ayla Clulee

    Simit (also known as Simit Bread or Turkish Sesame Bagel), is a circular bread that is usually served for breakfast. 

    It is often sprinkled with sesame seeds and has a slightly sweet and nutty taste. 

    Simit bread is one of the most popular street foods in Turkey and you can easily buy them from cafes, bakeries, or small food carts.

    To learn more: Simit (Turkish Sesame Bagel)

    Turkish Pizza - Lahmacun

    lahmacun wrapped with parsley and tomatoes
    Ayla Clulee

    Turkish Lahmacun is a super-thin crispy flatbread consisting of ground beef or lamb mixed with vegetables, herbs, and spices.

    You can find this popular street / fast food everywhere in Turkey, in restaurants, cafes, and fast-food shops.

    To learn more: Turkish Lahmacun

    Turkish Pancakes - Gozleme

    4 pieces of gozleme served with tomatoes, peppers and parsley
    Ayla Clulee

    Gozleme (Turkish Pancakes) is a delicious savory Turkish flatbread filled with a variety of ingredients like mince, cheese, spinach, or potatoes. 

    It's a popular street food in Turkey, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack.

    To learn more: Gozleme (Turkish Pancakes)

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