Street food around the world

Int. (B1-B2)

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Activity 1

Discuss.

• What is street food, and when do people usually eat it?
• What do you know about the foods on the right?
• Can you name some street foods from your country?
• Have you ever tried street food from another country?

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How do the adjectives below describe food?

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List some foods that these adjectives could be used to describe and then discuss the questions below.

• Which adjectives could apply to more than one food?
• Are there any other adjectives we could use to describe the food on your lists?

Activity 2

spicy

sweet

savoury

creamy

chewy

greasy

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In today’s video we’ll look at popular street food from around the world

Watch a video

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Match the following food-related expressions to their definition.

To chow down

Mouth-watering

Bite-sized

To take it up a notch

1. A food that is commonly eaten in a particular place or culture.
2. To eat something enthusiastically.
3. Small enough to eat in one go.
4. To improve or enhance something.
5. Very delicious or appealing to eat.

A staple

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To chow down

Mouth-watering

Bite-sized

To take it up a notch

A staple

B

E

A

C

D

Activity 3

• A food that is commonly eaten in a particular place or culture.
• To eat something enthusiastically.
• Small enough to eat in one go.
• To improve or enhance something.
• Very delicious or appealing to eat.

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Watch the video and try to identify the street food in the images below.

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Activity 4

Bunny Chow

Takoyaki

Vada Pav

Chimney Cake

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B

C

D

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Now match each to its description.

1. A street food consisting of a deep-fried potato patty tucked inside a bread roll and served with chutney.
2. A street snack made of batter filled with octopus and vegetables, moulded into a ball, and topped with mayonnaise and sauce.
3. A hollowed-out loaf of white bread filled with curry.
4. A dessert made from dough wrapped around a spit, cooked until golden brown, and dusted with cinnamon sugar.

Bunny Chow

Takoyaki

Vada Pav

Chimney Cake

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B

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D

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1. A street food consisting of a deep-fried potato patty tucked inside a bread roll and served with chutney.
2. A street snack made of batter filled with octopus and vegetables, moulded into a ball, and topped with mayonnaise and sauce.
3. A hollowed-out loaf of white bread filled with curry.
4. A dessert made from dough wrapped around a spit, cooked until golden brown, and dusted with cinnamon sugar.

Bunny Chow

Takoyaki

Vada Pav

Chimney Cake

C

B

A

D

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B

C

D

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Discuss the questions.

1. Which countries were represented by the food in the video?
2. Which of the foods would you most like to try? Why?
3. Are there any dishes that you would never eat? Why not?
4. Do any of these street foods remind you of something from your own country?

Activity 5

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Practice

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Complete the statements below with the missing words.

1. When travelling, you should always ___________ the best options for chowing down.
2. The batter is filled with octopus and veggies, which is then ___________ into a ball.
3. They are ___________ for the perfect crispy-to-chew ratio.
4. You can also find ___________ of Murtabak in the Middle East.
5. The dough balls are fried until golden brown and ___________ with date syrup.

consider

topped

variations

pan-fried

moulded

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Let’s check the answers.

1. When travelling, you should always ___________ the best options for chowing down.
2. The batter is filled with octopus and veggies, which is then ___________ into a ball.
3. They are ___________ for the perfect crispy-to-chew ratio.
4. You can also find ___________ of Murtabak in the Middle East.
5. The dough balls are fried until golden brown and ___________ with date syrup.

consider

topped

variations

pan-fried

moulded

Activity 6

consider

moulded

pan-fried

variations

topped

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Identify the word that does not belong in each set. Explain your reasoning.

1. crispy – chewy – spicy – moulded
2. glazed – topped – chopped – dusted
3. bite-sized – golden brown – mouth-watering – bland
4. savoury – fried – grilled – pan-fried
5. foodie – vendor – customer – sauce

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1. crispy – chewy – spicy – moulded
2. glazed – topped – chopped – dusted
3. bite-sized – golden brown – mouth-watering – bland
4. savoury – fried – grilled – pan-fried
5. foodie – vendor – customer – sauce

Check your answers.

Activity 7

1. moulded (The only verb, while the others describe texture.)

2. chopped (The only word related to cutting, while the others describe how food is prepared or

3. bland (The only negative word, while the others are appealing descriptions.)

4. savoury (The only word describing taste, while the others describe cooking methods.)

5. sauce (The only non-person noun, while the others refer to people related to street food.)

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Try to apply what you’ve learned!

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Discuss the following questions and choose the option that best reflects your opinion.

1. What is the best way to judge a street food dish?

A) Its appearance and presentation.

B) The smell and ingredients used.

C) The taste—nothing else matters!

2. Why do you think people love street food?

A) It’s quick, affordable, and tasty.

B) It allows people to experience different cultures.

C) It’s more fun than eating in a restaurant.

3. What’s the biggest concern when eating street food?

A) Hygiene and food safety.

B) Finding a vendor that serves authentic food.

C) The price—street food should always be cheap!

Activity 8

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Imagine the scenario described below.

Create a sales pitch to present to your class that includes:

• The type of food you serve and why it’s unique.
• A description of the dish (Ingredients, flavours, textures).
• A brief explanation of how it is prepared.
• Why people should try your food.

You are starting a food truck that serves a type of food from your country. You need to convince potential customers or investors why your food truck is special.

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Let’s take the conversation to the next level!

A deeper look

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Debate the following real-world scenario:

Traditional dishes should not be changed.

In 2016, British chef Jamie Oliver included chorizo in his paella recipe, causing public outcry in Spain. Many Spaniards, particularly Valencians, considered this an inauthentic version of their national dish.

Modifying traditional dishes is a natural and creative process.

Activity 10

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1. Would you rather eat street food from a vendor with no hygiene rating, or pay double the price for the same food at a restaurant?
2. Would you rather try frog legs from France, or deep-fried crickets from Thailand?
3. Would you rather only eat street food from your own country for the rest of your life, or only other country's street food?
4. Would you rather try Balut (a fertilised duck egg) from the Philippines, or Casu marzu (maggot-infested cheese) from Italy?
5. Would you rather eat at a street food stall with a long queue (a sign that it’s good), or take a chance on an empty one?
6. Would you rather eat raw octopus (San-nakji) from Korea, or a tarantula skewer from Cambodia?
7. Would you rather eat an unfamiliar street food without knowing what's in it, or never try anything new while travelling?

Discuss the following dilemmas and give justifications for your choices.

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A little extra practice to help it stick

Homework

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• Paragraph 1 (Introduction): State your opinion on the topic.
• Paragraph 2 (Supporting argument): Give a reason why traditional dishes should or shouldn’t be modified.
• Paragraph 3 (Counterargument & response): Acknowledge the opposing view and explain why you agree or disagree.
• Paragraph 4 (Conclusion): Summarise your opinion and final thoughts.

Write a 120–190 word opinion essay answering the question.

Should culturally important dishes be preserved exactly as they are, or is it acceptable to modify them over time?

How could we structure it?

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