Steemit Philippines - Steemit Engagement Challenge Season 8 (Week 4) || "Famous Street Foods in your Place"

"Street food" is something that we all love. Street foods make us forget all health concerns. In Sri Lanka, there are various types of street foods. You can easily find these street food stalls near film halls, beaches, walking paths, and wine stores. Usually, street foods are cheap when compared with restaurant prices and have a tempting taste. Trying out street food with family or friends is a great way to enjoy your time.

In the city where I live, there are very few street food shops available. But in Colombo, there are separate places where a variety of street foods are available. You can try various types of food like Sandwiches, Roti, buns, desserts, hoppers, string hoppers, Kottu, Prawn wade, and fruit juices. It is really fun to visit when street food festivals are organized. There we can try a variety of street foods which are extremely delicious and looks yummy.

Today I will be sharing two street food spots that are very close to my home. I try these very often for a change. We go to the walking path to spend some time relaxing. Having orange juice and a pickle makes our evening much better and memorable. Personally, I avoid trying street foods due to health concerns but these two street food shops are irresistible.

_{Street juice shop decorated creatively with orange peel}

On a scorching hot summer day, this street juice shop really helps me to quench my thirst for something icy and refreshing. What makes it popular all over the country is, It is a fruit commonly available and has the ability to be refreshed instantly.

The cleanliness of this street vendor is excellent as he does not use his hands at all. The stencils and glasses are well-cleaned. Before he used to sell several other fruit juices but today only the sour oranges (Abul Dosdam) were to be seen.

I have had a close look at the procedure of making sour orange juice so fast.

Ingredients Needed:

Sour Orange

Water (Sugar and salt mixed)

Ice

Let's see how Sour Orange Juice is made so fast in Steet juice shops

• First he peals off the skin of oranges and stores it in a basket.

• Once a customer places an order, He picks an orange and then cuts it into halves.

• Then he put pulls out the freshly squeezed orange juice into a glass.

• Next he adds the cold water which has been mixed with salt and sugar.

• Lastly he gives a good shake to the orange juice and adds some ice.

• Before serving he removes all seeds with the help of a spoon and hands over the glass with a straw.

This juice is very fresh and tastes good. The sugar and salt taste is perfect it is not too sweet or salty. It has the right amount of sugar and salt added.

Glass of Sour Orange juice cost me:

Item	price in LKR	price in Steem
Orange Juice	150	2.185

Right on the opposite side of the road, there was a lady selling pickles. These pickles are the yummiest pickles that I have ever tried. There are a variety of pickles made of different fruits. The pickles are pre-made and displayed in separate containers. Each has a unique taste and color. Rather than having oily street foods, I try these types of street foods without any hesitation.

These pickles are full of flavors. I bought a mix of pickles, It was mouth-watering! This is why it is a popular street food among Sri Lankans. It has all the flavors which satisfy anyone's tastebuds. It is very appetizing and can try it any time of the day.

Ingredients needed to make pickles

Tropical Fruits like Unriped Mango, Amberalla, Wood apples, Srilankan Olives, and Gooseberry

A mixture of vinegar, Sugar, and Sat

Chilli powder and chili flakes to add spiciness

The procedure of making pickles

• Fruits like mango, Amberalla, and wood apples can be used raw but Sri Lankan Olives and gooseberries need to be pre-boiled in salt water.

• Chop the fruits into small pieces, Olives and gooseberries can be taken as it Is.

• On a pan make a mixture of Vinegar, Sugar, salt, Chili powder, and chili flakes.

• Add the fruits to the mixture

• Mix well until the fruit absorbs the mixture and is well combined.

_{I bought a mixture of all pickles available}

One small cup of pickles cost me:

Item	price in LKR	price in Steem
Mixture of pickles	200	2.984

_{This is how we enjoyed our cup of pickles}

It is well served in a small container with plastic spoons and toothpicks which makes it easy to carry and eat without any trouble.

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These are the street foods available in my place. I really enjoyed both of the street food stalls. The juice was very refreshing on a hot day like today. We enjoyed the drink with a nice view of the lake. The pickles were also amazing and the taste really made me speechless. Both of the food products were worth the money. We are glad that we could help these street food vendors by trying out their food products.

I conclude my participation by inviting @hasini @nadiaturrina and @dasudi