Asian cuisine is rich in flavor due to the used of various spices and herbs. it is not hard to spot food scene in Asian countries. You can find variety of mouthwatering foods and drinks at stalls scattering on the street. Today, we are going to talk more about Asian street food sweets instead of dishes full of authentic spices. And here are 7 street foods from Asian countries you musts try during a visit:
Dondurma
This is ice cream originated from the city of Marcas, Turkey. This particular ice cream has different consistency, making it persistent to melt. It also has chewy, dense texture. Dondurma is made with two thickening agents; Arab gum ( mastic resin) and salep (flour made from purple orchid early roots). Don’t be surprised to see people eat this ice cream with knife and fork.
Kulfi
This is Indian sweet you can find in some of street stalls in India. This is traditional Indian ice cream made with slowly simmered whole milk. This process results more delicious, nutty, caramelized flavor. It has conical shape that looks unusual due to the use of traditional, special molds with tight-fitting lids. It is often flavored with pistachio, saffron, rose water, and fruits.
Hotteok
This street food sweet is from Korea and popular snack to be enjoyed at anytime but especially during chilly weather. It is Korean pancake with either thick or thin density. It has crispy exterior and chewy interior. It is usually filled with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts. The most common nuts to use for the fillings are walnuts and peanuts. It is best enjoy while still hot.
Serabi
This is another type of pancake but originated from Bandung, Indonesia. It has smaller size compared to regular pancake and prepared with rice flour and coconut milk or shredded coconut. It has relatively neutral flavor which makes it versatile to be adapted with various toppings such as chocolate sprinkles, cheese, sugar, bananas, crushed peanuts, etc.
Pisang Goreng
Almost everyone in Indonesia love this sweet that can be found at many street stalls. Pisang Goreng is a common snack made from banana coated in batter before being fried in shallow oil. It is usually delicious as it is that you don’t need any dipping sauce or topping. However, it is best to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.
Espasol
This is a chewy sweet from Philippines made from toasted glutinous rice flour and grated green coconut and slowly cooked in coconut milk. The dough is pliable and soft, making it easier to be shaped into long cylinders or triangles. They are then coated in rice flour.
Taiyaki
This is such a popular Japanese street food sweet in fish shape. This cake is made from flour filled with azuki sweet bean paste. It has characteristics of crispy shell due to the baking process. Today, there are many different variants of Taiyaki but the basic one is still everyone’s favorite especially to enjoy during chilly weather or winter festivals.