Flavours & Ingredients
What flavour is commonly used in Japanese cuisine and is known as umami?
Soy sauce or miso
What cooking method involves submerging food in hot oil?
Deep frying
In what country is street food like okonomiyaki and yakitori commonly found?
Japan
An Indian bread cooked on a hot griddle, often served with curry.
Roti
What country is famous for crepes sold from street carts?
France
Which herb is essential in many Vietnamese street foods like pho and banh mi?
Coriander/cilantro)
What method is used to cook Mexican street corn (elote)?
Grilling
What sweet pastry soaked in syrup is often eaten during Ramadan in Middle Eastern countries?
Baklava
A fried Indian pastry with spiced potato filling.
Samosa
Which country’s street food includes pad thai and mango sticky rice?
Thailand
What sour citrus is used in Mexican street food to season tacos?
Lime
What cooking method is used to steam Chinese dumplings in bamboo baskets?
Steaming
Why is street food important in many cultures?
It’s affordable, convenient, and reflects traditional cuisine.
A Mexican dish made of meat, cooked in broth, served in tacos with dipping sauce.
Birria tacos
Which country is famous for street foods like gözleme (stuffed flatbreads), and döner kebab?
Türkiye
Which fresh, fragrant leaf is a key flavour in Thai curries and soups?
Kaffir lime leaf
What is the term for slow-cooked meat, often used in tacos, like birria?
Braising
How does geography influence street food in Southeast Asia?
Access to rice, seafood, tropical fruits, etc.
A Greek wrap made with pita bread, grilled meat, salad, and tzatziki sauce.
Souvlaki or gyro
Which island nation is famous for its jerk chicken street stalls?
Jamaica
What large, spiky tropical fruit is used in Southeast Asian street foods for its sweet aroma and custard-like flesh? (Hint: It smells like rotten socks)
Durian
What is the name for the North African method of cooking in a conical-lidded pot to retain moisture?
Tagine
How has migration influenced the evolution of street food in multicultural cities like Melbourne?
Fusion foods, diverse vendor offerings, cultural blending.
A warm, savoury rice porridge often eaten for breakfast across Asia, sometimes topped with egg, meat, or pickled vegetables.
Congee
In which European country would you find pierogi sold from street stalls?
Poland