Street food has a way of bringing the world together with its bold, exciting flavors and quick, easy-to-make dishes. Whether you're looking to recreate a favorite snack from a distant trip in your kitchen or just want to explore something new, these delicious street food recipes from around the world offer the perfect way to spice up your meals.
Chicken Doner Kebab
Chicken Doner Kebab, or Tavuk Döner as it's called in Turkey, is a delicious Turkish street food that is also popular around the world. It is made with tender and juicy marinated chicken thighs, cooked until charred, and wrapped in warm flatbread along with fresh vegetables.
To learn more: Chicken Doner Kebab - Tavuk Doner
Thai Fish Cakes
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 Ice Cream - Maras Dondurma
This Homemade Turkish Ice Cream Recipe, also known as Maras Dondurma, will bring the authentic flavors of this popular street food right into your kitchen. Maraş Dondurma is a traditional Turkish ice cream known for its thick, stretchy, and chewy texture, unlike regular gelato or ice cream. You can even eat it with a fork and knife instead of licking it from a cone. It has unique ingredients like salep (ground orchid tuber) and mastic (plant resin).
To learn more: Homemade Turkish Ice Cream Recipe - Maras Dondurma
Simit - Turkish Sesame Bagels
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)
Vegetarian Cig Kofte
This Easy Meatless Çiğ Köfte Recipe is a vegetarian twist on the popular Turkish street food from Urfa, a city in southeastern Turkey.
It also makes a great appetizer or meze and is similar to Kibbeh Nayyeh from Levantine cuisine.
To learn more: Easy Meatless Çiğ Köfte Recipe
Turkish Boyoz Pastry
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
Lamb Doner Kebab
If you want to try some popular and delicious Turkish street food at home, this Doner Kebab Recipe is an excellent choice.
Doner kebab, also known as döner or döner kebap, is a type of meat that is traditionally cooked on a vertical rotisserie. The meat, often lamb, chicken, or beef, is marinated with a blend of spices and herbs and then is stacked in an inverted cone shape, slowly rotating next to a heat source. As it cooks, the outer layers are thinly sliced and served with sliced tomatoes, and Sumac Onions in bread, or over Turkish Rice Pilaf.
To learn more: Turkish Doner Kebab Recipe
Thai Chicken Satay
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
Adana Kebab
Adana Kebab (a.k.a Adana Kebap or Adana Kofte) is a delicious hand-minced meat kebab mounted on a skewer and then grilled over charcoal. This delicious spicy ground lamb kebab is a staple of Turkish street food and can be found on menus around the world.
To learn more: Adana Kebab (Adana Kofte)
Lahmacun
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
Tantuni
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
Chicken Shawarma
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
Kumpir - Turkish Stuffed Baked Potatoes
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
Falafel
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
Gozleme - Turkish Pancakes
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)
Grilled Lamb Kofte
Grilled Lamb Kofta (Izgara Kofte in Turkish) is one of the most popular street foods in Turkey made with minced lamb and aromatic spices such as coriander and paprika.
It is extremely easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking skills.
To learn more: Turkish Grilled Lamb Kofta - Izgara Kofte
Pogaca - Turkish Cheese Buns
Pogaca (Turkish Cheese Buns) is one of the most popular savory pastries in Turkey.
Just like Fatayer - Homemade Lebanese Pies, they are perfect as a quick breakfast on the go, a tasty snack when you feel peckish, or a great addition to your kids' lunch box.
To learn more: Pogaca (Turkish Cheese Buns)
Chebureki
Çiğ Börek (Çiborek or Chebureki) is a thin crispy deep-fried pastry filled with ground beef, onions, and spices.
They are perfect as an appetizer, breakfast/brunch item, or snack on the go.
This delicious fried turnover is a national dish of Crimean Tatars but is also a popular snack/street food throughout Turkey, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and Russia.
To learn more: Çiğ Börek - Chebureki
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