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Avoiding the Side Effects of Bad Street Food
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Posts about street food are some of our favorites here at Gadling. What says "travel" more than digging into some strange has-been animal roasting on a skewer in Asia? And for that matter, what says "travel" more than getting all pukey from eating this food.
Fortunately our friends over at Budget Travel have a few simple suggestions on how to enjoy the first without suffering through the second.
In fact, they go so far as to interview Tom Kime who was written Street Food: Exploring the World's Most Authentic Tastes. Although mostly a cookbook (I gotta get my hands on that), Kime has enough experience researching the recipes on streets throughout the world, that he makes a fine expert on the best ways to avoid getting sick.
His rules are basic and simple and there are only five of them. Follow them, and your vacation should be free of the nasties!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Nancie May 27th 2007 9:11PM
I have eaten street food all over Asia, and have never had a problem. First I look the place over to get a feel for the cleanliness of the place and the cook, and if it is getting a steady stream of traffic it must be OK. Knock on wood, this has worked for me!
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Alex May 31st 2007 11:34PM
I've been to all parts of Asia too. Cleanliness is Asia is like asking the city of Shanghai and Beijing to have perfect air quality. It'll never happen. haha.
eyeflare Jun 2nd 2007 4:14PM
I've had street food everywhere in Latin America and Turkey and so far have escaped Moctezuma's Revenge. Here are some more tips on staying healthy in Mexico: http://www.eyeflare.com/article/2007/3-healthy-mexican-travel-tips/