{"id":97191860,"date":"2017-10-05T18:33:03","date_gmt":"2017-10-05T18:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/?p=97191860"},"modified":"2021-09-24T20:50:08","modified_gmt":"2021-09-24T20:50:08","slug":"buen-provecho-7-must-try-street-foods-of-latin-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/buen-provecho-7-must-try-street-foods-of-latin-america\/","title":{"rendered":"Buen Provecho! These Latin American Street Foods Will Make Your Mouth Water!"},"content":{"rendered":"

There’s just something magical about sinking your teeth into a local dish, knowing that what you’re eating is probably something unique to your state, your town, and maybe even to your street! Whether you’re on the run, having some late-night cravings, or you’re just a food truck fanatic, when it comes to street food, there’s a myriad of reasons why we keep going back to our neighborhood favorites. Beyond the smiles it solicits with each filled-belly customer, street food also serves as a rare opportunity to step into another culture and learn about its people in a sincere but authentic way (especially when you’re traveling).<\/p>\n

You don’t need to be a foodie to know about the vast diversity in cuisines throughout Latin America. From each country to each region, and all the way down to the individual vendors themselves, there are many layers to these local classics, each adding a set of new flavors and twists to the dishes while telling the story of their social fabric. In the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re serving up a list of some of the must-try street foods you’ll find in local marketplaces, on street corners, and all along the roadsides of Latin America. Buen provecho!<\/p>\n

Carne y Patata Kebab (Peru)\"\"<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n

On a budget? Once you already have book now, pay later flights<\/a>, you won’t have to worry about shelling out for this delicious street food! When you come to Peru, $2 is all you’ll need for this warm, fresh, and meaty carne y patata kebab! With an indigenous population that makes up over 45% of the nation\u2019s demographic, it comes as no surprise that one of the most popular street foods in Peru <\/a>is a regional Andean delicacy. As the sun sets and days draw to a close, women dressed in traditional garb dot the streets of the Peruvian Andes, making <\/span>anticucho <\/span><\/i>(Quechua for stewed meat) on a traditional Peruvian griddle called a <\/span>plancha<\/span><\/i>. The mixed meat is stacked up on top of skewers and served with a hearty layer of freshly baked or fried <\/span>patatas<\/span><\/i>. This simple and filling dish will definitely leave you wanting more\u2026 and with it being so cheap, there\u2019s no way you can say no to seconds!<\/span><\/p>\n

Chorip\u00e1n (Argentina)<\/h2>\n

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[Above image “chorripan chef<\/a>” by Paul Keller<\/a> via Flickr – licensed under CC by 2.0<\/a>]<\/em><\/p><\/div>Affectionately nicknamed \u201cchori\u201d, choripan is definitely the <\/span>bae <\/span><\/i>of street foods in Argentina<\/a>. The name choripan comes from a combination of <\/span>chorizo, <\/span><\/i>a popular type of Spanish sausage, and pan which means bread. Put \u2018em together and you have yourself a mouthwatering sandwich. The chorizo in choripan is usually made of both beef and pork and split lengthwise, right down the middle (referred to as the <\/span>mariposa<\/span><\/i>, or butterfly style of cut) and served on top of a crispy, baguette-like bread called marraqueta. The Argentine spin on this favorite snack is the <\/span>chimichurri <\/span><\/i>sauce that most vendors here add on top. Much like the baseball stadium staple hotdog (along with a rendition of \u201cTake Me Out to the Ball Game\u201d), chori is commonly sold at sports venues and games — namely <\/span>futbol <\/span><\/i>(a.k.a. soccer). <\/span><\/p>\n

Platanos Fritos (El Salvador)\"\"<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n

Platanos, or bananas, are a staple of many Latin American kitchens and this street food is one you\u2019ll find on many a street in South and Central America. So what makes the platanos fritos (fried bananas) of El Salvador<\/a> particularly special? In many countries, bananas are flash fried and crispy (yum), in others they\u2019re served with a side of rice and beans. In El Salvador, they take this tasty dish to another level; bananas are <\/span>slowly<\/span><\/i> fried (preventing them from crisping up) and are topped with sweetened condensed milk as soon as it\u2019s scooped up from the sizzling pots (drooling yet?). The soft melt-in-your-mouth texture creates a totally different eatery experience. Although it\u2019s known to be a breakfast favorite, street vendors sell platanos fritos all day long so that locals and visitors alike can indulge in this heavenly sweet dish whenever they want (and we don\u2019t blame them)!<\/span><\/p>\n

You may also like: Six Traditional Dishes You Need to Try While Visiting Latin America<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Carima\u00f1olas (Panama & Colombia)<\/h2>\n
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Carima\u00f1olas rellenas de salm\u00f3n! #lapescaderia #lapescaderiactg #carima\u00f1olas #cartagena<\/a><\/p>\n

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