Appetizer / Snack Recipes

Tracing its roots back to the Incan Empire, Ch'arki is the ancient predecessor to modern jerky, born from the high-altitude winds of the Andes Mountains. This recipe honors the tra...

Hailing from the sun-drenched region of Puglia, Taralli are the quintessential Italian snack, beloved for their unique 'boil-then-bake' method which creates an incomparable crunch....

Brought to Brazil by Levantine immigrants, the Esfiha has become a beloved pillar of Brazilian 'Salgadinho' culture, found in every bakery from São Paulo to Rio. These soft, pillow...

Named after the iconic 80s portable cassette player because of its 'ear' association, Walkman is a beloved Filipino street food and 'pulutan' (beer snack). This dish features pig’s...

Pate Kode is the crown jewel of Haitian street food, a deep-fried savory pastry that captures the soul of Port-au-Prince. These golden, crescent-shaped delights feature a light, fl...

Naem is a beloved Thai delicacy that perfectly captures the magic of lactic acid fermentation, resulting in a unique sour, garlicky, and savory profile. This cured sausage features...

Hailing from the riverside city of Palembang in South Sumatra, Pempek is a beloved Indonesian delicacy crafted from a delicate blend of fresh fish and starch. These savory cakes ar...

Tiropita Kourou is the rustic, buttery cousin of the classic phyllo cheese pie, featuring a distinctive 'kourou' dough made with yogurt and olive oil. Unlike flaky phyllo, this sho...

A cornerstone of Ashkenazi Jewish soul food, the potato knish is a masterclass in textures, featuring a thin, flaky pastry wrapped around a pillowy, savory mashed potato filling. T...

Buna Qala is a profound and ancient culinary tradition of the Oromo people of Ethiopia, where whole coffee cherries are sautéed in spiced clarified butter. Unlike the liquid brew k...

Born from the vibrant fusion of Cantonese traditions and Peruvian ingredients, Min Pao is the heart and soul of Chifa cuisine. These pillowy-soft, snow-white steamed buns are stuff...

Born from the vibrant fusion of Chinese techniques and Peruvian ingredients, Min Pao is the crown jewel of Chifa street food. These pillowy, snow-white steamed buns are stuffed wit...

Transport your senses to the high-altitude markets of Cusco with this quintessential Peruvian street food classic. This dish features 'Choclo,' the legendary giant-kernel Andean co...

Tracing its roots back to the bustling morning markets of Northern China, these Baozi are the ultimate comfort food, featuring a pillowy, slightly sweet yeast dough wrapped around ...

A beloved pillar of Filipino street food culture, Siopao is the ultimate comfort snack—a pillowy, snow-white steamed bun bursting with a savory-sweet braised pork filling. This rec...

A crown jewel of Cantonese Dim Sum, these snowy-white buns feature a pillowy, slightly sweet leavened dough wrapped around a luscious center of honey-glazed BBQ pork. The contrast ...

Transport yourself to the sun-drenched shores of Boca Chica with these iconic Dominican Yaniqueques. These golden, flaky discs of fried dough are a beloved national treasure, offer...

A crown jewel of Indonesian 'Jajanan Pasar', Martabak Telur is a masterclass in texture, featuring a shatteringly crisp, paper-thin pastry shell that encases a rich, spiced meat an...

Originating from the Sundanese highlands of West Java, Combro is a clever acronym for 'Oncom di Jero' (oncom inside). These golden-brown fritters feature a crisp, grated cassava ex...

A quintessential street food delicacy from the heart of Hunan province, these snails are a masterclass in the 'Gan La' (dry and spicy) flavor profile. Small river snails are wok-to...

Transport your kitchen to the bustling night markets of Myeongdong with these iconic Korean chicken skewers. Succulent chicken thighs are charred to perfection and glazed with a co...

Puff-Puff is the quintessential West African street food, a beloved snack found from the bustling markets of Lagos to the roadside stalls of Accra. These pillowy, deep-fried dough ...

This crowd-pleasing duo brings together the chewy, salt-flecked tradition of German street food with the creamy, comforting soul of a classic Mexican-American cheese dip. Perfect f...

Hailing from the heart of Minas Gerais, Brazil, Pão de Queijo is a gluten-free marvel that defies the expectations of traditional bread. These addictive morsels feature a crisp, go...