International Snacks?

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Gutreaction's riveting thread on cape cod potato chips :^) reminded me that I wanted to start a topic on international snacks. I find myself completely addicted to Haitai's Sindangdong Tteokbokki Chips. They are spicy, and sweet and crunchy in all the wrong ways. I can't walk by an Hmart without stopping by for a bag or three. For reference, here they are on amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Haitai-Sindangdong-Tteokbokki-103g-Packs/dp/B00PA05H8A

what's your favorite?

best,

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Tomato flavored potato chips I had in Bologna, amazing !!

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This stuff is delicious: https://www.ishopindian.com/anand-chanachur-mixture-x-tra-hot/

And these are good too. If you can get someone (or their mama) to make you some, even better: https://www.ishopindian.com/anand-rice-murukku/

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I love to snack on tostones or pakoras.

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Cacahuates Japoneses from Mexico. Tamarind and Chile lollipops

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Currently, voted most popular snacks on earth.....at least in the Orient........' Spicy Salt Duck Egg Yolk coated Crispy Fried Fish Skin ' from Singapore!!
Soooo addictive! Spicy, salty, savory, a touch of sweetness and super crunchy and crispy!!

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I always enjoy Bombay Mix. I've never really looked for a particular brand but the one currently in the cupboard is made by Kashmir Crown Bakeries.

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Anyone try Seaweed Chips? Curious about them...

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Chicharrones (a/k/a pork rinds)
Great if you’re trying to avoid carbs, very crunchy.

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Eater had a Snack Week last year that has a lot of great ideas:

https://www.eater.com/21432927/snack-week

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Twiglets. I once ordered a box of them. Hmm, maybe I need to do that again.

https://www.britishcornershop.co.uk/product.asp?id=24211&curr=usd&gsrc=shopping&ccode=US&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0fr_BRDaARIsAABw4Ev6Ih3DCoyQQU0U27ptc7A8a_6y2sTbwDMIKTFI4dFWtAowROI4mvAaAnD4EALw_wcB

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My favorites from abroad are pretty main stream: Japanese Rice Crackers and Japanese Shrimp Chips.

https://nuts.com/snacks/asian/rice-crackers/1lb.html

https://calbeena.com/shrimp-chips/

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TWIGLETS! I was just about to post about them. Not quite as exotic as some of the others perhaps, but oh so good! 

Marmite lovers unite! ;-)

(this was supposed to be a reply to Chatsworth. Didnt end up in the right place, apparently)

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I loooooove Walker's prawn cocktail chips from the UK.

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Picked up a sack of Tomato-Paprika flavored TOTTIES (Potato Chips) at the Greek market "Titan" in Astoria/Queens. Decent crunch, discernible paprika tones and, perhaps it was the palm oil or partial Pringles texture resemblance, but certainly an acquired taste. Passed on the Oregano variety. Any other opinions?

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Boondi masala.
This is the brand sold near me. So good straight out of the bag, though some packages have been a little too spicy (which ultimately keeps me from eating too many in one sitting). 
https://shop.khanapakana.com/haldirams-boondi-masala-spicy-fried-gram-flour-puffs-200-grams/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-8WA2tjV7gIVRQnnCh3IawDWEAQYAyABEgI9o_D_BwE

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The imported "Ready to eat" herring I bought is far to salty....any tips on how I should desalinate .....I've changed the oil/water from the package since.Thank you

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I like Marks and Spencer Prawn Cocktail shells (not the same as Prawn Cocktail crisps). Marks and Spencer left Canada 30 years ago, so I bring home a few bags when I visit the UK.

I also like Dutch and British cheese twists/ cheese crisps. Usually gouda, asiago, cheddar, etc. I can't stop eating them when I buy a pack.

I like trying Korean snacks from my local Korean grocer.

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I brought back rice crackers from Japan. So many neat rice cracker mixes at the fancy department stores. 

I also brought back mochi, hard candies from Kyoto, a spice blend from a tonkatsu restaurant, and Japanese chocolate and candy.

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Does chocolate count or do we need a separate thread for favourite international chocolate and/or candy?

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When I want to treat myself I order a few months of a subscription box to try things I would never know to buy. 

I like flaming licks (hot sauce and hot snacks)

I also did Japan candy box

Boksu box 

I have tried. A few more as well can’t remember the names

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Argentina snack- Alfajores are gingerbread biscuits sandwiched with dulce de leche in between and covered in dark chocolate. It's soft, creamy and delicious.
Israeli snack- Hazelnut cream filled bamba Osem brand

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Jamon Iberico Potato Chips/Spain

https://isteam.wsimg.com/ip/e08c8591-b47f-49ce-9f8d-74bea9adc218/ols/7150_original/:/rs=w:600,h:600

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I picked up a package of Haldiram's Khatta Meetha at Costco a couple of months ago. They were apparently on clearance because I paid around $7 for a 42 ounce package, which is much cheaper than Amazon sells it for. And of course Costco doesn't have it anymore. It's got an interesting mix of flavors and textures, and is slightly, but not overly spicy. I'd never tried them before and would be purchased multiple bags if I knew how good they are!

I see that they sell them at the ishopindian website mentioned in another post. Sadly, they are about 40c an ounce there, same as Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Haldirams-Sweet-n-spicy-Chickpeas-Noodles-Peanuts/dp/B00AQB4H2A/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CYPOEVSSTQDO&dchild=1&keywords=khatta+meetha&qid=1613545180&s=grocery&sprefix=khatta%2Cgrocery%2C155&sr=1-1

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