Street Food Inspired Recipes
Many associate street food with floating markets in Bangkok or small báhn mì stands in Ho Chi Minh City, but street food is all over the globe and some of the most delicious options are right on your door step. We round up some of our favourite street food recipes to tantalise your tastebuds and maybe get you planning your next foodie adventure.
South African Street Food Recipes
Some of our favourite local bites.
Mini Vetkoek & Curried Mince
A forever fave, whether enjoyed in the comfort of your home, on the street or as ‘padkos’.
Mini Vetkoek & Curried Mince Recipe
Chicken Liver Peri Peri Gatsby
Gatsby will forever be the most iconic sub, we’ve taken a slightly different approach and filled it with peri peri chicken livers. Yum!
Chicken Liver Peri Peri Gatsby Recipe
Rump Steak Roosterkoek with Chakalaka
We doubt there’s anything more delicious than a roosterkoek that’s hot-off-the-coals. This rump-steak and chakalaka roosterkoek is simply lekker!
Rump Steak Roosterkoek with Chakalaka Recipe
Bobotie Pork Pot Pies
Whether you’re enjoying it at a garage or food market, flaky pies are a street food staple. This take incorporates another South African fave, bobotie.
Chicken Korma Curry Bunny Chows
These chicken korma bunny chow are utterly delicious!
Chicken Korma Curry Bunny Chows Recipe
Frikadelles with Sweet & Spicy Dipping Sauces
Who doesn’t love a good and juicy frikadelle?
Frikadelles with Sweet & Spicy Dipping Sauces Recipe
Curried Lamb & Onion Sosaties
Fresh off the grill and dripping with deliciousness.
Curried Lamb & Onion Sosaties Recipe
Cape Malay Sosaties
The only thing better than a sosatie is a sosatie with a hint of Cape Malay spice.
Boerie Rolls 3-Ways
We can’t imagine a life without boerie rolls — these are customised to satisfy your taste buds.
Loaded Hot Dogs with Curried Mustard and Onion Rings
Prepare to get a little messy with these salsa-topped hot dogs with curried mustard and crispy fried onion rings. So delicious!
Loaded Hot Dogs with Curried Mustard and Onion Rings Recipe
Indian-inspired Street Food
Whether it’s from the streets of Mumbai or South Africa, Indian street food is a staple.
Easy Chicken Biryani
Biryani is one of life’s greatest pleasures, from the fragrant rice to the crispy bits of onion — absolutely divine.
Simple Chicken Curry Homemade Wraps
We love a good chicken curry wrap, it’s simple, yet oh so tasty!
Simple Chicken Curry Homemade Wraps Recipe
Indian-spiced Chickpea & Courgette Burgers
These vegetarian Indian-spiced burgers are filled with nutrients and heaps of flavour.
Indian-spiced Chickpea & Courgette Burgers Recipe
Spicy Butternut ‘Samoosas’ with Mint Yoghurt
These may not be your regular mince-stuffed samoosas — the spicy butternut is a delicious surprise and something a little different.
Spicy Butternut ‘Samoosas’ with Mint Yoghurt Recipe
Broccoli and Chickpea Bhajis
Bhajis are traditionally from the South of India, spicy and made with onion. Our take on the traditional bite-sized snack uses broccoli and chickpeas, instead of onion, and is topped with some delicious creamy avocado to cool it all down.
Broccoli and Chickpea Bhajis Recipe
Cabbage Pakora with Mint Chutney
You’ll love these fried bits of cabbage dipped in a mint chutney.
Cabbage Pakora with Mint Chutney Recipe
Asian-inspired Street Food
Asian cuisine is probably one of the most iconic street food options there is.
Sticky Asian Pork with Egg Noodles
Curb-side noodles is the ultimate street food and this bowl of sticky asian pork egg noodles reigns supreme.
Sticky Asian Pork with Egg Noodles Recipe
Udon Noodle & Vegetable Broth
The best part of eating noodles is slurping the flavourful broth, hands-down.
Udon Noodle & Vegetable Broth Recipe
Duck Popiah
These spring rolls are wholesome and one of the most refreshing bites you could have.
Thai Chicken & Carrot Noodle Soup
This Thai noodle soup is steeped with flavour, like you’ve never tasted before.
Thai Chicken & Carrot Noodle Soup Recipe
Sticky Asian Rice Bowl
Sticky rice is a top-tier street food and cutting through the runny yolk is so satisfying.
Asian Sticky Pork Belly with ClemenGold Glaze
Bao down — this pork belly with sticky citrus glaze is royally delicious.
Asian Sticky Pork Belly with ClemenGold Glaze Recipe
Vegan BBQ Tofu Bao with Guacamole, Mushrooms & Pickled Onion
This street food has been a long-time fave for a number of delicious reasons, from the pillowy bao to the delicious stuffed goods.
Vegan BBQ Tofu Bao with Guacamole, Mushrooms & Pickled Onion Recipe
Prawn Pad Thai
Pad Thai has some serious street food cred. We love that this dish hits every note — spicy, zesty and best of all, umami!
Spicy Korean Drumsticks
We guarantee you that these are some of the tastiest drumsticks you’ll ever have in your life. Just be sure to keep a glass of water close.
Spicy Korean Drumsticks Recipe
Korean Barbeque Spare Ribs
There’s barbeque, then there’s Korean barbeque!
Korean Barbeque Spare Ribs Recipe
Pan-fried Rice Paper Parcels with a Braised Short Rib, Feta and Stir-fried Veg Filling
Zhuzh up rice paper rolls by pan-frying them and making them more than just a pre-meal snack.
Pan-fried Rice Paper Parcels with a Braised Short Rib, Feta and Stir-fried Veg Filling Recipe
Rice Paper Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Keep it traditional with these Vietnamese-inspired rice paper rolls, served with a spicy peanut satay sauce that you’ll want to eat with a spoon!
Rice Paper Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce Recipe
Mexican-inspired Street Food
A fiesta for your taste buds!
Avocado & Cream Cheese Chilli Poppers
Whether grilled or coated and stuffed, jalapeños are unmatched in flavour.
Avocado & Cream Cheese Chilli Poppers Recipe
Beef & Vegetable Taquitos
These taquitos are simply a textural delight and worth every bite.
Beef & Vegetable Taquitos Recipe
Skirt Steak Crunchy Mexican Tacos
Tacos are street food central and these skirt steak tacos are exceptionally good!
Skirt steak Crunchy Mexican Tacos Recipe
Mexican Tuna Ceviche with Guacamole, Salsa & Nachos
Mexican cuisine meets Peruvian cuisine, in this refreshing take on nachos and ceviche.
Mexican Tuna Ceviche with Guacamole, Salsa & Nachos Recipe
Chipotle Chilli Con Carne with Guacamole
Holy guacamole, is this dish a banger of note! The chipotle chilli con carne is to-die-for!
Chipotle Chilli Con Carne with Guacamole Recipe
Cheesy Quesadillas with Roasted Tomato Salsa & Guacamole
Gooey melting cheese and a salsa dip, yes please!
Cheesy Quesadillas with Roasted Tomato Salsa & Guacamole Recipe
Elotes – Mexican-style Grilled Corn
This Mexican street food will become your new favourite way to eat good ol’ corn on the cob.
Elotes Mexican-style Grilled Corn Recipe
Deep-fried Cauliflower Soft Tortilla Wraps
These golden crunchy nuggets will change your perspective on cauliflower. Pop them into warm tortillas with lots of fresh salad and tuck in!
Deep-fried Cauliflower Soft Tortilla Wraps Recipe
Pulled Pork Loin Tacos
The ultimate street food. Full of smokey chipotle flavour and cool guacamole, we love these pulled pork loin tacos.
Mini Mushroom Tacos
These mini mushroom tacos are packed with flavour from the sweet and spicy salsa and umami mushrooms roasted in herbs and spices. The perfect bite!
Sweet Street Food
We love these sweet treats on-the-go.
ClemenGold Crêpes Suzettes
Crêpes will always have a special place in our hearts and bellies.
ClemenGold Crêpes Suzettes Recipe
Traditional Koeksisters
From the sticky fingers to the syrupy bite, these koeksisters are absolutely worth the sugar rush.
Traditional Koeksisters Recipe
Sticky Brandy Nut Pudding Samoosas
An ode to the South African street food fave, samoosas, this brandy pudding-inspired street food recipe will have you swooning.
Sticky Brandy Nut Pudding Samoosas Recipe
El Burro Churros with Dark Chocolate Sauce
Deep-fried dough dipped in dark chocolate sauce, have you heard of a more delicious street food?
El Burro Churros with Dark Chocolate Sauce Recipe
Mini Doughnuts with Salted Peanut Brittle Dust
These delicious pockets of fried dough are moreish and delicious — it’s hard to stop at just one.
Mini Doughnuts with Salted Peanut Brittle Dust Recipe
Fried Banana and Caramel Ice Cream
Yes, ice cream is street food! Try your hand at making your own with with this delicious combination of flavours — sugar cone advised!
Fried Banana and Caramel Ice Cream Recipe
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