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10 Easy Street Food Recipes You Can Make at Home

You do not need a food stall to enjoy street food. These 10 easy street food recipes use simple ingredients and come together fast — perfect if you are just starting to cook. Each links to full, free step-by-step instructions.

⚡ Ready in about 20 minutes

1. Elote (Mexico) — grilled corn with lime and cheese. Recipe →
2. Quesadilla (Mexico) — tortilla, cheese, done. Recipe →
3. Grilled Cheese (USA) — the ultimate comfort snack. Recipe →
4. Onigiri (Japan) — rice balls you can fill with anything. Recipe →

🍳 A little more hands-on (30 minutes)

1. Hot Dog (USA) — toppings make it your own. Recipe →
2. Tteokbokki (Korea) — one pan, sweet and spicy. Recipe →
3. Chow Mein (China) — stir-fried noodles with veg. Recipe →
4. Crêpe (France) — sweet or savoury. Recipe →

🔥 Worth the extra effort

1. Hamburger (USA) — a juicy homemade patty. Recipe →
2. Gözleme (Turkey) — stuffed flatbread from scratch. Recipe →

💡 Three rules for beginners

• Read the whole recipe before you start.
• Prep every ingredient first (chefs call it mise en place).
• Taste as you go and adjust the salt and acid.