How to Make Street Food At Home | Struggle Meals 

RECIPES! ~ Chicken Satay With a Spicy Peanut Sauce Ingredients * 1 1/4 pounds chicken breasts * 4 cloves garlic, grated * 1 large shallot, grated * 1/4 cup coconut milk * 1 tablespoon brown sugar * 1 teaspoon kosher salt * 1 packet (1 teaspoon) Sriracha * 1/2 teaspoon black pepper * 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander * 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin * 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder * Salad: * 1 English cucumber * 1 red onion, small diced * 1/2 cup cilantro leaves * 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar * 1/2 packet (1/4 teaspoon) sugar * Peanut sauce: * 2 cloves garlic, grated * 1-inch ginger, peeled and grated * 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter * 1 teaspoon fish sauce * 1 tablespoon golden brown sugar * Zest and juice of 1 lime * 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar * 3 tablespoons hot water * 4 packets (2 tablespoons) soy sauce * 1 packet Sriracha Steps 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 2. Slice chicken into 1/4-inch strips. Slightly pound until even and place in a resealable bag. Add shallots, garlic, coconut milk, brown sugar, salt, Sriracha, pepper, coriander, cumin and turmeric; mix well. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight. 3. Soak skewers in water while marinating chicken to prevent them from burning.For the chicken: Remove chicken from marinade. Thread the chicken onto the skewers and place on a baking sheet. Bake until cooked through. 4. For the peanut sauce: Mix all ingredients for sauce in a medium bowl. If too thick add more water 1 tablespoon at a time. (Can be made 1 to 2 days in advance.) 5. For the salad: Cut cucumber in half. Thinly slice to create ribbons. Toss with onion and cilantro leaves. Drizzle with vinegar and sugar. Set aside. 6. Serve chicken with cucumber salad with peanut sauce on the side. Falafel Ingredients Falafel: 2 cups garbanzo beans, soaked overnight 1 medium yellow onion, grated 1 cup parsley, finely chopped 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon cumin 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups vegetable oil Sauce: 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 3 cloves garlic, grated 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Salad: 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped 1 large red onion, thinly sliced 3 Roma tomatoes, cubed 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin oil 4 pitas, cut into wedges, to serve Steps Place beans in a large bowl and mash until smooth. Add onion, parsley, salt, pepper, cumin, baking powder and flour. Stir until combined into a paste. Place bowl in refrigerator for 1 to 4 hours. In a medium bowl, combine all sauce ingredients. (Can be made a day ahead and stored in airtight container.) In a large bowl, add lettuce, onion, tomatoes, salt and olive oil. Toss to combine. Using a 1/8 measuring cup, scoop out garbanzo bean mixture. Form into balls and place on a sheet tray. Fill a cast-iron skillet halfway with oil. When hot cook the falafel, turning until golden brown. Remove to a towel-lined plate. To plate: Place salad on a plate. Top with falafel balls. Drizzle with yogurt sauce. Serve with pita wedges on the side. Chicken Shawarma Ingredients Yogurt sauce: 1 cup Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons tahini paste 1 teaspoon cumin 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 to 3 drops Tabasco Marinade: 7 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 cup buttermilk 1 large clove garlic, minced Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon paprika 1 packet chili flakes 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper To serve: 4 flatbreads 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded 3 vine-ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 English cucumber, grated and drained Steps In a mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients for yogurt sauce. Cover and place in refrigerator overnight. In a resealable bag, add buttermilk, garlic, lemon juice, coriander, paprika, chili flakes, salt and pepper. Mix well. Add chicken and toss until coated. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Generously spray a sheet tray. Remove chicken thighs from marinade and place on sheet tray. Roast in oven on top rack for 15 to 20 minutes, until top of chicken is charred. Remove and let sit for 5 minutes. Slice chicken in thin pieces. Wrap flatbreads in foil and place in oven. To assemble: Lay flatbreads on a work surface. Spoon yogurt tahini sauce on top. Divide chicken into fourths. Sprinkle with lettuce, tomato and cucumbers. Roll and serve.

I'm gonna be 100% honest with you. I'm not really struggling for meals but these videos inspire me to be creative with limited ingredients and to be wiser with money. I've learned that dry beans is the way to go and seasoning is key. Also that it's SO MUCH CHEAPER to make my own food then to go out to eat. I really like this series so don't stop the quality and helpful content that you've been putting out recently. Not only that but your personality is so up beat and funny. I'd be interested to see a bread episode :) keep it up!

It would be amazing if you did a video of you grocery shopping on a budget for the whole week, so we that we know how much to spend.

I watch these for 3 reasons: 1- the recipes 2- Frankie's extravaganza 3- the fabulous editing - good job tastemade editor(s)

Who else is subbed just for this series?

I am fascinated by the packet drawer. Probably won’t implement my own but it does make you consider what all is available when you are dining out. Keep up the great work!!Love all your shows! My new favorite chef!

I am 73 yrs old and I LOVE your site, not only for the recipes but also your wacky presentation. SOOO FUN!

You should do a struggle meals about potatoes. All the different stuff you can do. Also a another reviving food episode would be amazing. Love this SHOW!

I love it! I just discovered your channel. It's like Blue's clues for broke foodies! That's a compliment. I loved Blue's clues. Keep it coming

It costs a little more, but if you're allergic to peanuts, substitute cashew butter for the peanut butter. Similar flavor, similar fattiness, and it can be made smoother than almond butter.

Once you've soaked the chickpeas, you need to let them dry a little (on an oven tray for example). Otherwise you'll end up with soggy and moist falafels. That's the twist to have very crispy ones!

very funny, very cheap, very inspiring, and delicious looking.more like this, please frankie. very true how food has gone up and up. pricing might be the fallout to dinners and restaurants.

frankie looks so soft and lovely in this video makes my heart flutter

Frankie is so entertaining to watch, he makes me laugh while teaching me how to cook more with easy menu items! The world should see more of him!!!

I can't wait to get started on my bucket list - getting an RV or van to convert into a camper van then write a cookbook based on the food I enjoy while on the road and the places I get to go.

I love how surprised he gets when he eats his own food.

I see you’re using a classic go to move in my kitchen...plates instead of plastic wrap 😂😂🤣🤣

What a cute chef. I happen to have all of these ingredients in my kitchen cabinet right now so yes, definitely gonna make all three and I can’t wait!

This guy is my FAVORITE!!! The struggle is the best part of cooking! Budget meals are the best!!

I subscribed to Tastemade because of Frankie. These Struggle Meal segments are so fun and really useful in this economy

You are such an inspiration Frankie! Thank you so much for contributing positively and with such passion to the world. We are all better for it 💗

Frankie has cooking ad libs, I love it

Love, love, Frankie & his easy recipes! He's fun & I love that packet drawer lol

This is like the new Alton Brown. Love it

Im in love with this guy

That is pretty bad ass (as always). Thanks for sharing, Frankie.

Watching the rerun now what a great episode!

Veggie dish + a trick to use less plastic. This show is every thing. You're amazing Frankie !

My new favorite show cooking (today’s episode) my very favorite street food!!!! Win win. Keep ‘em coming!

I love this series, keep making it!

I am so impresses with all you do, my goodness i am a grandmother and you are a far better at cooking x

Struggle Meals is my favorite show!!!!❤️

I lost it at the M.A.S.H. reference. Holy shit, that was funny.

I like this series

GREAT WAY OF LEARNING SOME AWESOME RECIPES !! TNXS 🙏

absolutely love this series you guys have now. Very helpful for the average person. Great work! I love the "Free Flavor!"

I just found you and you are amazing! And so much fun!

Best show ever

U are so clever! Your recipes as well as humour n tips are 👌🏽 Thanks, man.

Video idea : grow your own herbs recipes :D

I love u Frankie.. thank you 4 Make everything I love to eat but have no idea how to make.. plus I’m broke most of the time.

"That we don't have because we broke..." Lol, story of my life I love everything that he made going to try them out!

My favorite is the chicken satay.It's my favorite Indonesian dish.I don't have to go to Bali to have it.

Thank you for sharing! That last dish looked mega delish!

I just binged like 10 of your vids and finally heard it! THE F BOMB was here!

Your awesome! Thanks for all the advice and fun.

Which is your favourite girl band? Frankie: "8:49"

You ain't right boy! But, that's why I love your videos.

Not really struggling either, thank goodness,but these meals are on point. Frankie is actually a first rate chef ( I've seen him elsewhere) and let's face it...u can only make so many burgers and baked chicken dishes before you're bored. Thanks for keeping it fresh and fun!

Frankie is the best and an Italian American treasure

You are my Hero!

Here in Indonesia, our satay is even simpler 😂 We only marinade the meat with a mixture of blended shallots, garlic, soy sauce and sugar and we make the peanut sauce from two ingredients only, toasted peanuts which we then ground and some brown sugar Bye-bye, all those powdered spices~

fun guy. yummy food. Frankie, I thank you.

Yay. Enjoy this series very much.

We tried the Chicken Satay with spicy peanut sauce and we've never had it before from a food truck but it was super yummy!

New fan. I plan on learning a lot here .

Yay Frankie!

Never had a falafel. Everything looks so good and fresh![!

Hi love this series. Would you do a vegan struggle meal? Even specifically for people who aren't great cooks Haha it's hard to know how to get creative with vegan food without having some cooking skills.

Okay, but that subtle M*A*S*H reference was great.

Thank you for the recipes!!!

Delicious recipes, and Thank You for not using cling wrap!

he is seriuosly funny and worth to watch

It's more like sha-war-ma rather than "shw-ar-ma." Amazing ideas as usual Frankie

STRONGLY identify with the "Wow! I did that!"

yesss was looking for this one

My favorite 👨‍🍳❤️

Frankie is so cute

Hey Frankie, try that chicken wrap wiith some onion and spicy mayo in it. Maybe some red pepper flakes. It will be more similar to Turkish doner kebab trust me :)

Hahahahaha. You make my days so much better.

The mash joke got me xD

7:54 that ghost plate tho 😂

"Log of love" "Its like I bought it on the corner!" *me in a sleep deprived stupor* .. Wait... 🤣

Can you also use the marinade for beef for shawarma? And also what part of beef if possible?

1:59 into the refrigerator.... 🎶🎶🎶🎶 lol

Love this series so much but these prices bother me. Wish i could go into a grocery store and purchase .39 worth of tahini

I'm glad I'm not the only one who saves packages of condiments and saves then.

6:45 - tsk tsk, frankie, if you returned your library books on time, you could probably put more in your IRA (and buy more avocados.) :D

Try Philippines street foods! It is a lot under $2... try the kwek-kwek and toknining, barbecued porkface and fishballs! For sweet, try sugar coated banana or sweet potato barbecue and turon. For drink, try halo halo, ice scramble and ice candies!!!

Satay here in Malaysia is really cheap. Years back it was as low as about MYR 0.80 per stick (which is USD 0.19!). Although Satay is not my utmost favorite, it really is quintessential street food.

How do you get the price for the ingredients?

Love that you don't use plastic wrap

Loving the Bob Marley reference while cooking!

Have you done one with "street tacos" -- the little tiny open-face tacos on those tiny tortillas, with odd beef (well, I get the Carne Asada type) and some sort of finely diced onions that somehow, *somehow* do not make my cry or have that "bite" that makes me hate fresh onions in every other dish? (Oh, and fresh cilantro, and a lime wedge.) Also, sopes. Because sopes are the bomb. I get both of these interchangeably at the Mexican place next to our Landromat, and I'm not troubled paying $2.00 for a sope or $1.50 for the tacos, but I'm sure you could make them at home much, much cheaper. Also: Hominy. That weird corn stuff, in broth, with shredded meat, over cabbage. I haven't had it in ages, and I still fondly remember my first encounter with that stuff. Also: Rice Milk, made fresh at home, with cinnamon.

wait how much is satay in the US? its like 60 cents per stick here in Singapore

I mean it's pretty good the only ingredient that's missing is Tahini sauce to the yogurt 👍👌

It all looks real yummy! WTG :D

This is awesome! Plus he is cute in his own corky way.

Where can I download the recipes?

im in love

Frankie, why oh why don't you just grate the lemon zest on the same tool you use to grate the onions?? Love this show

This guy is awesome

Can someone make a soundboard of Frankie please??? he's iconic

Frankie was that "Lemon!" scream a 30 Rock reference? I need you to just say yes please.

he cant stop talking but thats why he is so addictive to watch

Shawarma sauce with garlic powder??? Really??? YOU MUST BE BRAVE AND ADD FRESH ONES!!! Thats where the unique shawarma flavor comes from! Btw i love these dishes since i’m a middle eastern❤️ you did a good job!

I just had surgery and am on a laquid diet for a week. You killing me right now! Hahaha

0:55 is so beautiful.

Yum!!! 💜

Hey Frankie roll me up one bro. We gonna bake tonight!!!