Street Food Around the World
Explore famous street snacks, their ingredients, and the places and traditions behind them.
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Where did tacos originate?
A taco consists of a tortilla folded around fillings such as meat, beans, or vegetables. Salsa often adds extra flavor.
- Spain
- Mexico
- Argentina
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- Mexico
Tacos come from Mexico, where fillings and cooking styles vary widely from region to region.
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At a U.S. street cart, a whole sausage served in a long, soft bun is called a ___.
- hot dog
- corn dog
- hamburger
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At a U.S. street cart, a whole sausage served in a long, soft bun is called a hot dog.
Hot dog toppings vary across the United States. Mustard, onions, and relish are common choices.
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Which country is the traditional home of crepes?
Crepes are very thin pancakes. Street vendors fold them around sweet or savory fillings.
- Belgium
- The Netherlands
- France
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- France
Crepes are strongly linked to Brittany in western France. Lemon and sugar make a simple sweet filling.
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Which ingredient is commonly used to make falafel?
Falafel are small, fried balls popular across the Middle East. They are often served in pita bread with salad.
- Potatoes
- Chickpeas
- Rice
The main ingredient is a type of bean.
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- Chickpeas
Many falafel recipes use chickpeas. Egyptian versions often use fava beans instead.
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A crisp, triangular Indian pastry often filled with potatoes and peas is a ___.
- dosa
- pakora
- samosa
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A crisp, triangular Indian pastry often filled with potatoes and peas is a samosa.
Samosas can have vegetable or meat fillings. Chutney adds a sweet, sour, or spicy flavor.
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Which country is home to takoyaki?
Takoyaki are round snacks containing pieces of octopus. They are especially associated with the city of Osaka.
- Japan
- South Korea
- China
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- Japan
Cooks turn the batter in special pans with round molds, giving each snack its ball shape.
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What is the main ingredient in arancini?
Arancini are fried snacks from Sicily, Italy. They have a crunchy coating and may contain cheese or meat sauce.
- Pasta
- Potatoes
- Rice
The filling is surrounded by cooked grains.
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- Rice
Cooked rice forms the body of arancini. Some are round, while others have a pointed shape.
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Simit, a ring-shaped bread sold on the streets of Turkey, has a traditional coating of ___ seeds.
- sunflower
- sesame
- poppy
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Simit, a ring-shaped bread sold on the streets of Turkey, has a traditional coating of sesame seeds.
Sesame seeds give simit a nutty flavor. People often enjoy it with tea or cheese.
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In Colombia and Venezuela, thick, round corn cakes that can be split and filled are called ___.
- arepas
- empanadas
- tacos
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In Colombia and Venezuela, thick, round corn cakes that can be split and filled are called arepas.
Arepas are important in both countries. Their size, fillings, and preparation vary between regions.
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What holds the curry in bunny chow?
In Durban, South Africa, bunny chow is curry served inside bread with the soft center removed.
- A folded flatbread
- A baked pastry shell
- A hollowed-out loaf
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- A hollowed-out loaf
Bunny chow developed in Durban's Indian community. Despite its name, it does not contain rabbit meat.
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At a Thai street stall, a cook makes pad thai by ___ noodles with other ingredients in a hot wok.
- baking
- stir-frying
- steaming
The cook keeps moving the ingredients over direct heat.
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At a Thai street stall, a cook makes pad thai by stir-frying noodles with other ingredients in a hot wok.
Pad thai often combines sour, sweet, and salty flavors. Lime and crushed peanuts are common additions.
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Which part of banh mi most clearly shows a French influence?
Vietnamese banh mi combines a crisp baguette with fillings such as fresh herbs and pickled vegetables. Its history connects Vietnamese food with French baking.
- The baguette
- The fresh herbs
- The vegetable filling
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- The baguette
French rule brought baguettes to Vietnam. Vietnamese cooks developed their own bread and sandwich traditions.
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What does “jerk” describe in Jamaican jerk chicken?
At Jamaican street stalls, jerk chicken is flavored with allspice and hot peppers, then grilled over hot coals.
- A particular cut of chicken
- A type of serving dish
- A way of seasoning and cooking
The same method is also used for pork.
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- A way of seasoning and cooking
Jerk is a Jamaican cooking tradition, not one specific meat. Smoke often adds another layer of flavor.
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How is the hot chocolate usually used?
In Spain, churros are often served with a cup of thick hot chocolate. The fried dough sticks are easy to hold.
- It is mixed into the dough before frying.
- The churros are dipped into it.
- It is poured into every churro as a filling.
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- The churros are dipped into it.
Spanish hot chocolate can be thick enough for dipping. In Mexico, churros are often coated with cinnamon sugar.
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What cooking method do shawarma and döner share?
Middle Eastern shawarma and Turkish döner are made from tall stacks of meat cooked beside a heat source. Cooks shave thin slices off the outside as it cooks.
- Roasting on a rotating spit
- Boiling in a large pot
- Deep-frying in hot oil
A spit is a rod that holds meat while it turns.
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- Roasting on a rotating spit
The turning stack cooks gradually on the outside. Shawarma and döner share historical roots but have different seasonings and serving traditions.