MUST-TRY SNACKS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD

When you first land in a new destination you are overwhelmed by your surroundings, everything is different- from airport security features to the color of the traffic signal. However, after a while you get used to things and begin to get familiar with the new place and its eccentricities, however the best to discover a city or town is through the local cuisine. Can you imagine visiting Paris without having a crepe? Strolling through the busy streets of Hong Kong and not eating an egg waffle? Trying street food essential when traveling to new places, and it’s a delicious window into new cultures-

Banh Mi

Where: Ho Chi Minh City

The term Bánh mì is used for all types of bread in Vietnamese, but it’s more commonly used for a mouthwatering sandwich. The snack effortlessly combines Western and Eastern ingredients. Although fillings of the sandwich can vary, a bánh mì usually consists of a baguette stuffed with meat, cucumber slices, a sprinkle of cilantro, pickled carrots, daikon, liver pâté, and a squeeze of mayonnaise.
Rou jia mo

Where: Xi’an

You can call it the Chinese version of döner kebab, the rou jia mo is one of the world’s oldest sandwiches. The delectable sandwich supreme dates back to at 2000 years! The traditional version consists of minced pork that has been stewed in a heavily spiced soup for several hours. The filling is then stuffed in a flatbread with cilantro and mild peppers. The snack uses simple ingredients but is packed with flavor in every bite.
Sandwich Supreme


Choripán

Where: Buenos Aires

Sausage sandwiches are a staple of South American street food and the choripán is one of the most popular ones. The sandwich doesn’t take long to prepare- a grilled beef-and-pork sausage is split down the middle and placed on crusty bread and topped with garlicky chimichurrisauce soon after. If you are health conscious, then opt for multigrain bread and homemade mayonnaise to cut down the calories. The benefits of multigrain bread are many and homemade dishes are always the healthier option.

Falafel

Where: Tel Aviv

This dish is a Middle Eastern favorite, so much so that many nations have laid claim to it, however its origins remain a mystery. In Israel, it is considered to be the national dish. The dish includes deep-fried chickpeas balls stuffed in a pita as a filling and can be topped with salad, pickled vegetables, hot sauce and tahini sauce, as you like it. You can also choose to just have the fritters alone with some hummus on the side. Although the delicacy is widely available around the world, you’re likely to find the best falafel on the streets of Tel Aviv.

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