Popular Asian Street Food Recipes
Ramen
Ramen is a popular Japanese soup that is made with Chinese-style wheat noodles. It is usually served in a meat or fish-based broth, along with vegetables, egg, and meat. There are many different variations of ramen, and each region in Japan has its own unique recipe.
To make ramen at home, you will need to start by making the broth. You can use chicken, pork, or beef bones to make the broth. Boil the bones in water for a few hours, along with vegetables like onions, carrots, and garlic. Strain the broth and discard the bones and vegetables.
Next, cook the noodles according to the instructions on the package. In a separate pan, cook the meat and vegetables. Add the broth to the pan and let it simmer for a few minutes. Finally, add the cooked noodles to the pan and let them soak up the broth.
Garnish the ramen with sliced boiled egg, green onions, and nori (dried seaweed). You can also add chili oil or soy sauce for extra flavor.
Pad Thai
Pad Thai is a popular Thai street food dish that is made with stir-fried rice noodles, vegetables, and meat. The dish is usually served with peanuts, lime wedges, and bean sprouts.
To make Pad Thai, start by soaking the rice noodles in warm water for about 30 minutes. In a separate pan, cook the meat and vegetables. Add the soaked noodles to the pan and stir-fry for a few minutes.
In a separate pan, scramble some eggs and add them to the stir-fry. Finally, add the sauce made with tamarind paste, fish sauce, and palm sugar. Garnish the dish with peanuts, lime wedges, and bean sprouts.
Gyoza
Gyoza is a popular Japanese street food dish that is made with dumplings filled with meat and vegetables. The dumplings are pan-fried until crispy and served with a dipping sauce.
To make gyoza at home, start by making the filling. You can use ground pork, chicken, or beef, along with vegetables like cabbage, scallions, and garlic. Mix the filling well and set it aside.
Next, prepare the dumpling wrappers. You can use store-bought wrappers or make them from scratch using flour and water. Roll out the dough and cut out small circles using a cookie cutter.
Place a spoonful of filling in the middle of each wrapper and fold it in half. Pinch the edges together to seal the dumpling. Heat some oil in a pan and add the dumplings. Add some water to the pan and cover it with a lid. Let the dumplings steam for a few minutes until they are cooked through.
Serve the gyoza with a dipping sauce made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili oil.