People Are Sharing What $1 Gets Them In Food In Their Country

Whenever you get the chance to visit a new country, there’s always an abundance of exciting new food to try. Sometimes it can be challenging to know what to try when you’re on a budget. BuzzFeed recently asked their community to share what foods they can buy in their country for one American dollar, and the results were too tempting not to share!

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1. India — a three-course meal, like pav bhaji 

Source: Pav Bhaji Polenta Brioche Buns

Pav Bhaji-Mumbai’s most famous street food-usually loaded with butter, butter, clarified butter, and more butter. Charanya Ramakrishnan made a vegan version, and these Pav Bhaji Polenta Brioche Buns turned out amazing!

2. Hungary — a whole bottle of wine

Source: Wine-Glazed Vegetables and Lentils

Fragrant and saucy, this hearty side dish would be a perfect accompaniment to roasted cauliflower. Don’t expect these Wine-Glazed Vegetables and Lentils by Elsa Brobbey to last long on the dinner table!

3. Netherlands — a stroopwafel

Source: Classic Waffles

Fresh, warm, crispy, and fluffy, you can never go wrong with these eggless classic waffles by Natasha Minocha! You also won’t believe how fast they are to churn out!

4. Vietnam — a bánh mì and an iced coffee

Source: Tofu Banh Mi Sandwich

Lee Khatchadourian-Reese’s version uses a mushroom pate instead of liver and thinly sliced tofu instead of meat. Beyond a shadow of a doubt, this Tofu Banh Mi Sandwich is THE BEST sandwich you will ever eat!

5. Canada — four or five Timbits from Tim Horton’s

Source: Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

Simple to make and equally as delicious, these gluten-free and vegan Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes by Kat Condon are better than any donut shop! How can you go wrong with a fluffy donut rolled in cinnamon and sugar?! Donut holes are way more fun than your average donut. I mean, you just pop them straight into your mouth! So try making these vegan Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes––they’re amazing!

6. Mexico — elote prepared from a street vendor

Source: Mexican Street Corn

Bring the heart of Mexico right into your kitchen with none other than this recipe for Mexican Street Corn by Mitch and Justine Chapman. Think sweet, salty, tangy, and spicy flavors all packaged together to form delicious elotes!

7. Pakistan — two or three shawarmas from a street vendor

Source: Mushroom Shawarma

This Mushroom Shawarma recipe by Kirsten Kaminski is a combination of cuisines. In Thailand, I got inspired to use oyster mushrooms as a juicy meat alternative, and in Israel, I learned to love the smell of shawarma. Combining the two creates a mouthwatering dish that is one of my most popular recipes among family and friends. Take a bite of the warm pita filled with creamy hummus, tahini, salad, tangy amba, and crispy mushrooms, and fly to heaven! Reprinted with permission from The Traveling Vegan Cookbook by Kirsten Kaminski, Page Street Publishing, Co. 2021. Photo credit: Kirsten Kaminski.

8. Turkey — five Turkish bagels (simit) and a Turkish tea

Source: Cheesy Tofu Breakfast Bagel

Recreate an eggy and comforting breakfast with this savory tofu, avocado, and caramelized onion sandwich. In addition to being a savory delight, this Cheesy Tofu Breakfast Bagel by Hailee Repko is filling and protein-packed. Yum!

9. China — two or three baozi (or bao)

Source: Simple Bao Buns with Hoisin Eggplant and Quick Pickled Carrot

Chinese bao buns (pronounced ‘bow’) are slightly sweet, steamed fluffy dough pockets filled with a savory treat. Traditionally the buns are made using yeast in the dough, which requires kneading and rising before steaming. Since most of us are time-poor, this Simple Bao Buns with Hoisin Eggplant and Quick Pickled Carrot recipe by Jo Pratt is a quicker ‘cheats’ version. The dough has a sweetness to it, the filling benefits from a powerful punch of flavor provided by the sticky hoisin eggplant.

10. France — a giant baguette

Source: French Baguettes

Do you like eating French Baguettes, but always wondered how to make them? Give this recipe by Nadia Petrova a try to make the perfect French bread.

11. Sweden — a kanelbullar (Swedish cinnamon bun)

Source: Cinnamon Buns

Cinnamon Buns are such a classic dessert and can even be had for breakfast. In this recipe by Julia Verkuil & Ellen Landman, they are sweet, soft, and filling!

12. Colombia — three empanadas

Sourcce: Black Bean Empanadas

These Spelt Black Bean Empanadas by Lena Novak are stuffed with Black Beans, Corn & Red pepper, served with Fresh Salsa & Cashew Sour Cream!

13. United States — one slice of plain pizza

Source: Deep Dish Pizza

Making homemade pizza is a fun family activity. It’s a great way to involve loved ones in cooking, and the result of this Deep Dish Pizza by Francesca Bonadonna is delicious.

14. England — a sausage roll from Greggs

Source: Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls

These are the best vegan Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls you’ll ever have. The sausages are made first by making crumbly almond feta. Then, it’s combined with savory onion, walnuts, oats, and herbs and rolled up in a puff pastry. These rolls by Nikki Stokes are crispy, flaky, and can be frozen, so if you make a big batch, freeze some for future meals!

15. Norway — one package of instant ramen

Source: Spring Ramen

It’s quite amazing what seaweed can do. This amazing Spring Ramen by Lena Novak will satisfy your tastebuds – no fish required! A refreshing spring dish.

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