Tostadas are snack food in Mexico. Crisp corn tortillas serve as a platform for all sorts of toppings, from cheese and beans to shredded chicken to ceviche.
Tag: Lunch
Tostadas de Pollo
Tortilla Española de Patata
(Spanish open-faced potato omelet)
Tortilla española, or tortilla de patata, is similar to an Italian frittata and is a favorite with Spaniards who serve it either as a tapa or for a simple Sunday meal.
Tabouli
(Middle Eastern bulgur and parsley salad)
An easy and refreshing Middle Eastern salad, tabouli is bulgur wheat, finely chopped parsley and scallions dressed simply with lemon juice and olive oil.
Su Udon
(Japanese noodles in broth)
Udon noodle soup is a long-standing Japanese favorite, imported originally from China. Udon shops are found all over the country, and each one has its own specialty.
Southern Fried Chicken
(American fried chicken with a crispy crust)
Fried chicken is an American favorite, especially in the states of the Southeastern part of the country. For many Americans, fried chicken is an essential for summer celebrations, especially picnics.
Sopa de Albóndigas
(Mexican meatballs in broth)
Albóndigas is Spanish for “meatballs,” and sopa de albóndigas is Mexican meatballs in a bowlful of hot, tomatoey broth.
Sloppy Joes
(American Midwest seasoned ground beef sandwiches)
The sloppy joe has a foggy history, but it seems to have originated during the Depression as a way to stretch ground beef during hard times. Several sources place its creation in a small cafe in Sioux City, Iowa.
Scotch Eggs
(Scottish hard-boiled eggs wrapped in sausage)
Scotch eggs are a popular snack and picnic food in Scotland and throughout the U.K. Hard-boiled eggs are wrapped in sausage, breaded and fried.
Sausage Rolls
(Australian, New Zealand sausage-stuffed puff pastry)
Popular in New Zealand and Australia, sausage rolls are eaten for breakfast, lunch or as appetizers at parties and get-togethers.
Satay Ayam
(Indonesian chicken skewers with peanut sauce)
Satay is a great Indonesian street food whose popularity has spread throughout southeast Asia, especially Singapore and Malaysia.