Discover Winter Street Foods, Across Asia
Winter in Asia brings not just a change in weather but also a transformation in the culinary streetscape. As temperatures dip, the street food scene across various Asian countries evolves, offering an array of dishes that provide warmth, comfort, and a burst of flavour. In China, winter street food takes on a warming and hearty character. One popular item is the roasted sweet potato, known for its sweet, caramelized texture, providing both warmth and sustenance. Another favourite is baozi, steaming hot stuffed buns, which are a perfect handheld treat to ward off the chill. Japan's winter street food scene is equally enticing. Oden, a type of hot pot stew, is a staple. It features various ingredients like boiled eggs, daikon radish, konnyaku, and fish cakes, simmered in a light, soy-flavoured dashi broth. The Japanese also enjoy taiyaki during winter – a fish-shaped cake filled with sweet red bean paste, custard, or chocolate. In Korea, street carts and markets are filled with hotte...