Street food has taken a turn for the best over the years. Whether it’s the snack shacks by the side of offices in the business district, or smaller mobile vendors, street food cred has never been better.

Generally it’s defined as food cooked or prepared for immediate consumption on the streets. Ingredients are locally available and flavors are familiar. Street food is typically the affordable way to fill up on a hungry day. And if one ever wanted to know more about a different culture, then tasting and observing the local street food scene is the best way to go.

Across Asia, markets touting freshly prepared, just-cooked dishes have sprouted as genuine tourist attractions. Most patrons choose to walk while savoring their dishes, but some vendors now offer small tables and stools that are packed away once it’s time to get moving.

Food trucks are another fast-moving trend. Some join more popular food markets in the metro, or drive to a specific destination to set up.

In the Philippines, concerns about cleanliness and safety are being addressed through school regulations and city ordinances. Vendors are trained and certified in food handling. With this movement, sellers have diversified from the usual deep fried treats to steamed finger foods, baked goods, native delicacies, preserved fruits and even hot soups.

So what’s next for easily available and affordable street foodstuff? Its surging popularity has led Potatoes USA to offer this selection inspired by different corners of Asia. Experience the enhanced flavors, convenience and ease of using U.S. potatoes in various forms for these street food recipes. Now let’s get cooking!

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